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.
The Friends of SSAFA Somerset (“FOSS”) is here to support the Somerset branch of SSAFA by raising funds and organising events throughout the year and look forward to welcoming you at some of them! See our Events page for what appeals to you.
The Friends of SSAFA Somerset (FOSS) was established in 2000 by Sir Jerry Wiggin and Brigadier DP de C Morgan. As a committee it was set the challenge of raising £10,000 a year to support the Somerset Branch of SSAFA.
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How Great Escape veteran Alan Bryett was foiled in 1944 www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-47669266 ... See MoreSee Less
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Alan Bryett helped dispose of mud and sand as the tunnels were being dug at the German prison camp.SSAFA Somerset
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Police call handler awarded for saving suicidal teen www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47678992 ... See MoreSee Less
Brave police call handler saved suicidal teen
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Megan Brunt had earlier taken a call at work about the young woman who had self-harmed.SSAFA Somerset
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The Londonderry barber shop offering men head space www.bbc.co.uk/news/47494562 ... See MoreSee Less
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Bareknuckle Barbershop in Londonderry is offering men the chance to open up about their mental health.SSAFA Somerset
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An RAF C130 Hercules from RAF Brize Norton flew over the ceremony at the Stalag Luft III camp alongside four Polish F-16s. https://t.co/ufmBPT6UIN
Good morning Somerset through the office window of Wildcat HMA2, 815 Naval Air Squadron.
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How Great Escape veteran Alan Bryett was foiled in 1944 https://t.co/1XupGzRbkS
Police call handler awarded for saving suicidal teen https://t.co/5RLheu2tTj
Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Great Escape remembering the brave airmen that took part https://t.co/1PyaJyHmws #Lestweforget #TheGreatEscape75 #GreatEscape