24 Hours Stairs Run for Army Charities

Former soldier and fantastic fundraiser Paul Carpenter, took part in a 24 hour run up and down a seven-storey staircase at Number 1, Whitehall building in Leeds. Paul's aim is to raise £9000.00 for ABF The Soldiers' Charity and the Royal British Legion. Paul started his challenge at 10am on Friday 20 July and finished at 10am the next day. Several office workers from the building also joined paul for a stint on the stairs. The two charities are close to his heart after 23 years of service in the Royal Logistic Corps. The Regional Office of ABF The Soldiers Charity would like to thank him for his amazing achievement and dedictation to fundraising for us.

ARMY WAGS CYCLE IN TANDEM FOR CHARITY

Emma Ennis, 28, wife of Lance Sgt Edward Ennis, of 1 Scots Guards, Catterick Garrison, is cycling from John o’ Groats to Lands Ends. Her 973-mile marathon started on Monday, July 23, ending on August 6. Up to 30 wives and girlfriends of 1 Scots Guards will be supporting her by taking it in turns to cycle the equivalent distance on three static bikes outside Tesco, Catterick Garrison, on July 27 and 28, starting 9am each day. All the money raised is for military charities. Emma said: “1 Scots Guards had such a hard time in Afghanistan last time and Edward lost a good friend. You just feel so helpless yet desperate to try to do something to help. That’s how this fund-raising idea was borne. And once they heard about it, the wives and girlfriends didn’t need any persuading. They were so enthusiastic. “When I’m out on the road, it’ll be a great boost to me knowing they will be pedalling away and raising money on the static bikes here in the Garrison. I am so proud of them.” The target is to raise £5,000. Proceeds to be divided between the following three: ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, SSAFA – Forces Help (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Families Assoc) and 1 Scots Guards Colonels Fund.

Mercian Memorial March - 150-mile March for Fallen Comrades

Soldiers based at Marne Barracks, Catterick Garrison, (including Cpl Mark Tonner, 29, who is still recovering from serious injuries caused by an improvised explosive device in 2010 in Afghanistan), are marching from their barracks to Chester Cathedral, a distance of 150 miles in four days to raise money for a memorial to their fallen comrades from the battalion, and for ABF – the Soldiers’ Charity. The men, from 1st Battalion the Mercian Regt (Cheshire) left Marne Bks at 6am on Tuesday, July 24, and will arrive Chester Cathedral 12 noon on Friday, July 27. The Battalion has always enjoyed strong support from the people of North Yorkshire. The route passes through the main recruiting area of 1 Mercian – including Manchester, Stockport and Warrington, we wish them all the best of luck.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE DAY

Calling all Schools to show your support to the Armed Forces on Friday 12 October 2012. RWB Day is a chance for your school to show support for families of our Armed Forced. By taking part you can raise money to support children who have Mums and Dads serving in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force. To get involved you just need to have fun with red, white and blue, run a themed event, do a sponsored activity or enter our poetry competition. Sign up today on our website www.redwhiteblueday.co.uk

Para 10 K - Are you up for it?

ABF The Soldiers' Charity are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with The Parachute Regiment Charity for the first time to bring PARAS 10 to North Yorkshire. PARAS 10 is a multi-terrain event and wiill take place in Catterick Garrison on Sunday 9 September at 11.00am. You can enter for either the 10-mile endurance run or teh P Company Challenge, a 10 mile cross country march, carrying a bergen weighing 35lb, and wearing long trousers and 'military style' boots. The P Company Challenge is open to individuals and teams of four. To qualify to enter for PARAS 10 on behalf of ABF The Soldiers' Charity, we ask you to raise a minimum of £200.00 sonsorship. Please go to www.soldierscharity.org/PARAS10

Catterick Garrison Armed Forces Day

The Regional Office kindly assisted by the North Yorkshire Committee and the Catterick Cadets, enjoyed the first Catterick Garrison Armed Forces Day celebrationsm, organised by the Army Welfare Service. The day was free for families and had something for everyone, bouncy castles, reptile show, magic show, jewellery making, bbq and ice-creams. Everyone had a great time despite the rain trying its hardest to dampen our spirits!