Fund-raising and COVID-19 restrictions
Like most Charities we are experiencing problems raising funds to help our Service personnel, Veterans and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can still help if, like vast numbers …
Could YOU help SSAFA in Somerset? Have you the skills and some spare time to make a real difference to those people, and their families, who have served their country?
Click on the image above to send an email to SSAFA Somerset’s Recruiting Officer.
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SSAFA Somerset
3 hours ago
Located in an area of the Ypres Salient that saw nearly constant fighting during the First World War, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Hooge Crater Cemetery is the final resting place of almost 6,000 servicemen.
Usually Dirk Debleu visits the cemetery from behind for his work – seeing an endless sea of white graves from the front left its mark in this stunning image. Read more, here: ow.ly/PY2g50BpLmV
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SSAFA Somerset
15 hours ago
On this day 76 years ago SOE agent Noor Inayat-Khan was killed at Dachau Concentration Camp.
Her story of courage and determination have been bought to life this year through an interactive exhibition at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Runnymede Memorial. Discover more, here: ow.ly/CHsW50Boc8A
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SSAFA Somerset
15 hours ago
Timeline PhotosOn 3 April 1945 Ian Liddell, a temporary captain in the Coldstream Guards, was ordered to capture intact a bridge over the River Ems in Germany. On the far bank lay 150 entrenched German infantry and several 8.8cm guns.
Liddell ordered his company to wait on the near bank, and ran onto the bridge alone to neutralise several 250kg bombs on the bridge. He climbed a 3m high roadblock and crossed the bridge under heavy enemy fire, disconnecting the charges.
He then neutralised the bombs underneath the bridge, before climbing onto the roadblock and signalling his leading platoon to advance. They captured the bridge intact, and Liddell was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
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SSAFA Somerset
4 days ago
We are always here to help, always here to talk, here to hold out our hand. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay www.friendsofssafasomerset.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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SSAFA Somerset
5 days ago
Thank you to all those who have booked on the upcoming talks and tours planned to take place from this weekend, as part of Heritage Open Days, across the UK.
We still have places available on our socially distance compliant events at our Brookwood and Plymouth sites.
Find out more, and book your place today, here: ow.ly/z6VG50BlGLq
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Our support groups bring together families who have experienced the injury or death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces, and are offering a series of online support group sessions and information webinars this autumn. #MentalWellbeing
Learn more ▸ https://ssaf.as/1gV
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4Commando Merlin MK4 @845NAS embarked @RFAArgus @UKinCaribbean take part in casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) ex so they are ready to support in #HurricaneSeason to recover from deck & RIBs @co_chf @CdreGriff @RoyalNavy #flynavy 💪🚁⚓️
Sikh military personnel have created a group that honours the tradition of Kirtan - Sikh religious music. Inspired by images of WWI soldiers performing Kirtan in the trenches, the tri-service group will honour #SaragarhiDay today. Filmed before social-distancing rules introduced.
In memory of Patti Flynn, who lost her father and two brothers in #WW2, and successfully campaigned for a memorial to BAME servicemen and women. The memorial was unveiled at the Welsh National War Memorial on #ArmisticeDay in 2019. Rest in peace, Patti. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/patti-flynn-cardiff-tiger-bay-18923700?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
If you are a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a family member facing problems, contact @SSAFA's Forcesline. We're independent of the chain of command. We won't judge, we'll listen, and we'll help. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
📱 0800 731 4880
🖱️ http://ssafa.org.uk/forcesline