Beating Retreat

The North East & Yorkshire Regional Office invited a select group of supporters and volunteers, who often go that 'extra-mile' to support The Soldiers' Charity to a special evening in London. The evening kicked off with a wine reception in the Officers Mess at Wellington Barracks and afterwards all guest were invited to watch a Beating Retreat on Horseguards Parade. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and it's our way to say a 'Big Thank you' for all their hard work, dedication and enthusiam throughout the year to raise money for ABF The Soldiers' Charity.

Raisthorpe Charity Shoot

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity hit the target with their annual Clay Shoot at Raisthorpe On Monday 11 June Raisthorpe Manor was again the venue for this years’ Clay Pigeon Shoot for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity in Yorkshire. This increasingly popular event drew a record entry of teams this year from all over the country, as well as locally. Renowned for its’ unhurried and friendly atmosphere, coupled with David Medforth’s imaginative course of drives, which included two new ones, teams this year enjoyed near perfect conditions. After a highly enjoyable and entertaining mornings’ shooting, teams were treated with the opportunity to meet a number of serving soldiers, many just returned from operations, and to view some of their equipment before enjoying a champagne reception and sumptuous lunch organised by Julia Medforth. During the lunch a highly successful charity auction was held which included a number of those prizes that money just can’t buy, including parachute jumps, and military experiences, together with the Raisthorpe version of Stand-up Bingo, Salute/No Salute! We are thrilled to have achieved a staggering total of £35,000.00 which is so needed to help our soldiers, former soldiers and their families.

Memorial Rugby Match

On Friday 8 June The Royal Artillery Rugby League Team held their annual Rugby Match in memory of Bdr Craig Hopson. The Royal Artillery played against Cutsyke Raiders at their ground in Castleford. Everyone had a brilliant night and they raised a fantastic total of £1100.00 for ABF The Soldiers' Charity, well done guys.

TESCO COLLECTION

The Regional Office supported by the Catterick Cadets and some very willing volunteers collected at the Tesco store in Catterick Garrison on Saturday 2 June. The collection raised a magnificent total of £1257.00. All money raised from the collection will go towards helping the families effected by the Falklands conflict and to mark the 30th Anniversary. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to help and to Tesco for allowing us to promote the work of The Soldiers' Charity.

Spring Fair Update

On Thursday 17 May, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity staged their annual Spring Fair at Tennants auction house in Leyburn. The event proved an enormous success at its’ new venue, having moved from Hovingham where it had previously been held for a number of years. Preceded by a reception for supporters of the Charity in Yorkshire and the North East on 16 May, the fair proved a real “hit” for visitors who steadily streamed through the door all day. Lt Col Brian de la Haye, the Charity’s Regional Director said, “We have been absolutely delighted with this, our first staging of the event here in Leyburn and the event raised £10,500.00. We have been so warmly received and are already making plans to continue the event next year.”

ABF The Soldiers' Charity at Otley Show

The Regional Team enjoyed a great day at the Otley Show at the end of May. The AFC Otley detachment came along to support the event and raised £583.00 for The Soldiers' Charity,well done to everyone to help and thank you so much for all your support

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