Holocaust of the Innocents

It is difficult for us to grasp the huge scale of the misery that is inflicted on innocent people by the many conflicts that affect our lives and the lives of the peoples of our world. Whether a conflict is tiny – a family fall-out – or major a war between countries, different races within a country, tribes, people of different colour or religions they almost always have one thing in common, there will be innocent victims who will had no say in the reasons to fight and quarrel and will have no say in what may happen to them as a result of such conflicts.

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The Biddenham Suite at Bedfordshire Golf Club was full this weekend as 75 members and guests gathered to enjoy an evening of screened horse races. The event was jointly sponsored by Paragon Electronics and Wells & Young’s Brewing Company.

Each race was sponsored, notably by groups of members, our Professional’s Shop, Prestige Scaffolding and the Inn at Astwood. In addition every horse was owned for a modest price by members and staff and eight horses were auctioned on the evening.

The take on the Tote, ably managed by Barry Solomon and Seniors Captain Colin Kidby, was over £520 which, added to the sponsorship, raised a profit of £1025 for the Forces Children’s Trust, one of the Club Captain’s charities. This is the second year the club has made a contribution to this charity which supports children in need whose mother or father has died or been injured whilst serving in the British Armed Services.

Thanks to all those who contributed to this worthy cause.

Captain 2012 – Roger Willis

Soldiers from the Second Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers swapped their Friday ‘CO’s PT’ for a fund raising ‘Zumbathon’.

Celle Station’s Home-start office organised the event with the help of Hohne’s Zumba ladies.

Coordination is key with this fitness craze but the Fusiliers found out it is harder than it looks!

"Team True Spirit are a team of athletes that comprise of injured servicemen with a support team of rehabilitation physio's, civilians and volunteers who have decided to make a difference.

The following video clip was put together before, during and after the team completed Ironman UK 2011 and gives you an insight into what we do and why we do it."

Visit their site to find out more about this remarkable fund raising team.

Stagecoach North East [Slatyford bus depot] Fund raising team

Jonathan Middlemiss, Caroline Burdon, Conrad Wigham, Derik Farrow, Mick Carter, Gary Routledge, Paul Gallant, Shawn Cree, James Price, Chris Larter and Ray Smith.

Three weeks to the run up to Christmas the team of 11 bus drivers dressed in fancy dress costumes drove their buses and collected donations from their passengers.

We had a fantastic response and collected £5540 which Stagecoach matched and along with 3 cheques two from the Freemasons totalling £300 and one from the Northeast Rhinos M.C.C OF £50, GIVING A GRAND TOTAL OF £11,430.00!

WO2 Paul Bushell, FCT representative is presented with a cheque from the Children of Kiddi Caru Children's Nursery.

HMS Edinburgh has just returned from a seven month deployment in the South Atlantic, and whilst this was a busy time operationally there was a few times where they were able to take some down-time and run various flight deck entertainments to raise money for the Forces Children's Trust!

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The Annual Hotel Marketing Association Christmas Luncheon and Marketing Awards were held at the Savoy on the 19th December 2011. The Association, which provides education to raise the standard in hotel marketing and to endorse good marketing practise, raised monies for The Forces Children’s Trust through a raffle and auction and raised £7,600.

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On Wednesday 5th of October, Derrick the Bear made the 3419 nautical mile journey to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Derrick had a special mission - to raise awareness and money for the Forces Children's Trust.

Since arriving, he has been hosted by 653 Sqn Army Air Corps.

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A Mammouth RAF Fund Raiser starts in Afghanistan for the Forces Children's Trust and other charities in March 2012.

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25 Marathons…Kayak 26 miles of English Channel…1,500 miles of Cycling 6 weeks of endurance, much of it at altitude, raising money for the Forces Children's Trust.

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Gerald Peacock President of the Luton North Rotary presenting Denny Wise with a cheque for £3,000 from the proceeds of a band concert given by the National Champions of Great Britain, Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

Cheque presentation at a Christmas Concert at the Catholic Garrison Church & Cathedral of the Bishop of the Forces, Aldershot, where the Army Medical Services Band performed along with a superb guest vocalist Theresa Lunn.

The cheque was presented by Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD - Commanding Officer, 306 HSMR (V)

Craig Wilkins GT3 car is flying the flag for the Forces Children's Trust this year. Go Craig!

Shirley McLauchlan is an acclaimed textile designer who's unique hand embroidered cushions and blankets grace the homes of stars like Nicole Kidman, Zoe Ball and Emilia Fox. She has very generously designed and created a unique blanket specially for the Forces Children's Trust to donate in a forthcoming event.

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Run the River Ayr Way Challenge!
It's just been announced that the Forces Children's Trust is this years nominated charity for the River Ayr Way Challenge, a scenic 44 mile ultra marathon in Ayrshire.

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