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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your colleagues, bring the dog! See the sights of #london at your own pace in SSAFA's fully accessible 10-mile 13 Bridges Challenge on #ArmedForcesDay, Saturday 27 June 2026, finishing in #batterseapark. fundraise.ssafa.org.uk/event/13-bri...

A group of 13 Bridges Challenge walkers on Millennium Bridge in 2025.

A group of 13 Bridges Challenge walkers on Westminster Bridge in 2025.

Two 13 Bridges Challenge walkers on Tower Bridge in 2025.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Capture yourselves for posterity on Millennium Bridge on Saturday 27 June 2026! Our 13 Bridges Challenge on #ArmedForcesDay is a fully-accessible 10-mile #London walk for everyone, with a glorious finish by the River Thames in #BatterseaPark. fundraise.ssafa.org.uk/event/13-bri...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Whether it’s your first time or your sixth, our 10-mile 13 Bridges Challenge through #London on 27 June 2026 continues to stand out as a one-of-a-kind celebration of #ArmedForcesDay, now with an iconic finish by the river in #BatterseaPark! Sign up today at fundraise.ssafa.org.uk/event/13-bri...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Join @ssafaofficial.bsky.social on #ArmedForcesDay in #London, Saturday 27 June 2026 - with your loved ones, friends, colleagues (and their dogs!) - for our 10-mile trek from Trinity Square Gardens to #BatterseaPark, in support of our Armed Forces. fundraise.ssafa.org.uk/event/13-bri...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Join SSAFA on #ArmedForcesDay in #London on Saturday 27 June 2026 - with your friends, family, colleagues (and their dogs!) - for our 10-mile trek from Trinity Square Gardens to #BatterseaPark, in support of our Armed Forces. fundraise.ssafa.org.uk/event/13-bri...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

There yesterday. There tomorrow. Thanks to you. Help us reach and embrace our Armed Forces family with a gift in your Will. www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

There's still time to listen and donate to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Find out from adventurer and former Royal Navy Reservist, Ben Fogle, how you can help SSAFA support our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, SSAFA

Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the armed forces charity.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎄This festive season, spread cheer and support our Armed Forces with SSAFA's exclusive #christmas cards, available from our shop now at www.ssafastore.org.uk/categories/c... • Printed in the UK using eco-friendly, sustainable materials • Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable - kind to the planet!

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🔊 Listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal on Sun 26th Oct at 07:54 & 21:25 or Thurs 30th at 15:27 and find out from Ben Fogle how you can help our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone. Your donation will make a real difference to those who need our help. www.ssafa.org.uk/radio4appeal

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🫖 Use your love for tea to support our Forces and their families with a Big Brew Up for SSAFA, and do tag us and share your photos on social media using the hashtag #BigBrewUp! For more information, please visit our page at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

"The war is over." King George VI Broadcast on 15 August 1945. Today is the 80th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WW2. We remember all who laid down their lives for freedom from tyranny and all who endured the loss of those they loved. #VJDay80 #NeverForgotten

Civilians and service personnel in London's Piccadilly Circus celebrate the news of Allied Victory over Japan in August 1945.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The death of Lieutenant General Sir Robert "Robin" Ross, KCB, OBE, Commandant General @royalmarines.bsky.social 1994-1996 and National Chair of SSAFA from 2000-2010, has been announced ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article... We send our thoughts and condolences to Sir Robin’s family and friends.

Photo of Lieutenant General Sir Robert "Robin" Ross, KCB, OBE.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

** Book before midnight on Thursday 31 July at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e... using the code EARLYBIRD to get 25% off registration for SSAFA's 13 Bridges Challenge on 27 June 2026! **

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

"I'll see you there in November, but right now, I've got to go and put some proper work in." Want to join national treasure Phil Campion in taking on SSAFA's Warrior Challenge in #Morocco this November? Find out more at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/e...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

What's it like to walk across London's iconic bridges? Hannah Siddle and David Utting guide you through the sights of SSAFA's 13 Bridges Challenge on #ArmedForcesDay, Saturday 28 June 2025. There's still time for you and your friends to sign up at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Friends, Londoners, families - lend us your step counts! register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B... 👣 It's time to step up for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social’s award-winning 13 Bridges Challenge celebrating #ArmedForcesDay in #London on Saturday 28 June 2025!

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The Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band @hacband.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Don’t miss The HAC Band in concert at the The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel conducted by Major Bruce Miller. Join us on Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7:30pm for an evening of exceptional live music in support of @ssafaofficial.bsky.social This event is free to attend, and open to all!

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Today's the day! Look out for all our #VEDay updates during the day and follow the concert build-up on our Instagram channel, and listen 🔊 to SSAFA's #VEDay80: The Party concert from the @royalalberthall in London live on @classicfm.com from 8pm this evening! #VE80RAH

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🎉 Win 2 free VIP tickets! 🎉 Win a pair of VIP tickets for SSAFA's #VEDay80 Royal Albert Hall concert in #London tomorrow night! #VE80RAH Enter the prize draw now at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/o... for your chance to join an unforgettable night of music, history and celebration. #VEDay #VE80 #WW2

Details of prize draw to win 2 free VIP tickets for SSAFA's VE Day 80: The Party concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 8 May 2025.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Good luck to all our 110 #TeamSSAFA runners in the @londonmarathon.bsky.social today! We appreciate the individual efforts in training miles and fundraising for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity that you've undertaken to make it to the start line today. You are our heroes! #LondonMarathon

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

A very happy #StGeorgesDay from everyone at @ssafaofficial.bsky.social to all our supporters and volunteers across England, and to servicemen and women, veterans, and their families in the UK and on military bases around the world.

The flag of St George flies on the Foreign Office building in London, 23 April 2013.

[Photo: Foreign and Commonwealth Office, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0.]

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🏔️ A few last-minute places have become available for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social's fully supported, six-day trek through the Atlas Mountains in #Morocco on 7-12 May 2025. Find out more and register now to take part in this epic adventure at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sum...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

On this day in 1945, Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany was liberated by the British Army's 11th Armoured Division. #BergenBelsen80 Today, SSAFA remembers those who died during the Holocaust, the harrowing testimonies of survivors, and the role of our Forces in saving lives. #WW2

A sign erected by British Forces at the entrance to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, Germany, 29 May 1945. The remains of the camp itself were about to be burnt to the ground by the British occupation forces. A similar sign in German was also erected.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

To help our supporters commemorate the 80th anniversary of #VEDay on 8 May 2025, whilst supporting our ongoing work with the UK Armed Forces community, SSAFA has a range of mugs, homewares, and clothing available. Visit our shop at ssaf.as/veday80 today. #VEDay80 #WW2

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Air Marshal Steve Shell CB OBE MA will join SSAFA as our new CEO on 2 April, after 37 years of distinguished service with the Royal Air Force ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article... He succeeds Sir Andrew Gregory, who stepped down as SSAFA Controller at the end of February.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

From everyone at SSAFA, we add our tribute to John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Royal Air Force #BattleofBritain pilot, who has died at the age of 105, and thank him for helping secure our freedom in our country's darkest hour. Per ardua ad astra.

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John Hemingway: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies aged 105

Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

We're delighted to report that Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Karl Hinett - completed their Arctic Ultra for SSAFA yesterday, having covered 514 km. Huge congratulations everyone! 💪 givestar.io/gs/project-f...

The four veteran members of the Project Fire & Ice team.

The four veteran members of the Project Fire & Ice team at the finish of their challenge.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, Karl Hinett - are currently on Day 5 of their 500 km Arctic Ultra for SSAFA, having covered over 200 km. It’s been a hard slog with 4 am starts, but the veterans are staying strong. 💪 givestar.io/gs/project-f...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The veteran members of the Project Fire & Ice team - Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC and Karl Hinett - were briefed and made final preparations yesterday at Jockfall in Swedish Lapland, for today’s start of their 500 km Arctic Ultra for SSAFA. givestar.io/gs/project-f...

Pictured left to right, Karl Hinett, Brian Wood MC, Aldo Kane, Jason Fox.

Members of the Project Fire and Ice team are pictured in the briefing room at Jockfall in Swedish Lapland.

Jason Fox is pictured outdoors checking his trek equipment.

Karl Hinett and Jason Fox are pictured checking their trek equipment.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

📰 Sir Andrew Gregory steps down as SSAFA Controller ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article... Sir Andrew's tenure lasted for nearly nine years and saw him steer the charity through a pandemic and a cost-of-living crisis that affected many, including those in the Armed Forces community - serving & retired.

Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory KBE CB DL.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Whatever your rank. Whatever you’re facing. We've got your back. If you or your loved one serve in the Royal Air Force, SSAFA's Personal Support and Social Work Service team will support you through life’s challenges. Find out more at www.ssafa.org.uk/raf

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

On Monday, with 80 days to go until #VEDay80, we were delighted to welcome #WW2 veterans at the Royal Albert Hall, to help publicise ‘VE Day 80: The Party’ on 8 May 2025. Visit www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/even... for more information about the event and to buy tickets.

Pictured (L to R): WW2 evacuee Doreen Simpson, 87, former Wren Ruth Barnwell, 100, and Normandy Royal Navy veteran Henry Rice, 98.

Singer Katie Ashby from The D-Day Darlings.

British Army veterans and Traitors TV show winner, Harry Clark being interviewed.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

🎂 Happy 140th birthday to us! 🎉 On 14 February 1885, Major James Gildea founded the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, which became SSAFA following the foundation of the Royal Air Force in 1919, and served as our chairman and treasurer until his death in 1920.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Join SSAFA in London on Sat 28 June 2025 and help us celebrate #ArmedForcesDay 2025 by taking part in our unique (and award winning!) walking event - The 13 Bridges Challenge - bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities (and a few dogs!). register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Vistry Group smashes fundraising target for SSAFA ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article... The housebuilder raised £686,072 for SSAFA - its 2024 charity of the year - with staff taking on challenges and holding events to raise the sum, which, with Gift Aid, takes it to well over £700,000.

Vistry colleagues handing over the cheque for £686,072 to SSAFA representatives. Centre: Vistry Group’s Penelope Hill with SSAFA’s Jenny King, Elizabeth Rossiter, and Lt Gen Sir Andrew Gregory.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we in SSAFA will take a moment of reflection for the millions of lives cruelly taken during the Nazi terror, and in subsequent genocides, those who survived, and their families. #HMD2025 #LightningTheDarkness ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article...

[Candle image: Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.]

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The Lincolnshire branch of SSAFA is raffling two New Era McLaren 9FIFTY caps signed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri 🏎️ www.ssafa.org.uk/lincolnshire... Funds raised will go towards providing life-changing support for our Forces, their families and veterans in Lincolnshire.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Call for cards as centenary for #WW2 RAF veteran Stan approaches ▸ www.ssafa.org.uk/news-article... On 22 February 2025, Sqn Ldr Stan Mellor, who served in the RAF from 1943 to 1983, is celebrating his 💯th birthday! Help him celebrate by sending a birthday card.

Sqn Ldr Stan Mellor.

[Photo: Family of Sqn Ldr S. Mellor.]

Stan Mellor when a Flight Sergeant during WWII on right, pictured in Morecambe Bay in 1945.

[Photo: Family of Sqn Ldr S. Mellor.]

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We’re calling for backup... from YOU! SSAFA’s #RequestingBackup campaign film needs your vote to make it onto the Smiley Charity Film Awards shortlists. Watch the film and cast your vote at smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/reques... and bask in eternal legend status with us!

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Great to see the #ProjectFireAndIce team interviewed live on Sky News by @kayburley.bsky.social from their Arctic Circle training camp in Sweden this morning! Find out more about their challenge and donate to support their efforts for @ssafaofficial.bsky.social at givestar.io/gs/project-f...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Time spent training is seldom wasted. The #projectfireandice team - Karl Hinett, Brian Wood MC, Jason Fox, Aldo Kane - are currently testing equipment, teamwork & fitness before they take on a 500km Arctic Ultra, through snow-covered Swedish Lapland in March 2025. givestar.io/gs/project-f...

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

British Army veteran, Karl Hinett, from Tipton, who suffered 37% burns and spent 10 days in an induced coma while serving in Iraq, is getting ready to trek more than 300 miles (500km) across part of the Arctic in aid of SSAFA. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Tipton veteran to join Arctic trek for SSAFA military charity

Karl Hinett, who was seriously injured in Iraq, will trek through hundreds of miles of snow and ice.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Want to join SSAFA Scotland for one of the 2025 Kiltwalks? Please register your interest today at www.ssafa.org.uk/support-us/k... Every #Kiltwalk is fantastic fun and perfect for families and friends of all ages and fitness levels.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Join SSAFA in London on Saturday 28 June 2025 and help us celebrate #ArmedForcesDay 2025 by taking part in our unique (and award winning!) walking event - The 13 Bridges Challenge - bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Register now at register.enthuse.com/ps/event/13B...

Advert for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity's 13 Bridges Challenge event in London on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 28 June 2025.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

🎄 A very #MerryChristmas #NadoligLlawen from us all here at SSAFA to everyone in our Armed Forces family! ❄️

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

🎄 SSAFA was founded in the century that gave us 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens and the Christmas tree tradition. On land, at sea, in the air. Whatever challenges they're facing, we ensure our Armed Forces family never battle alone. This Christmas, and every #Christmas.

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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity @ssafaofficial.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🎄 Volunteers from SSAFA's Devon branch pulled out all the stops this year with their now traditional #Christmas hampers delivering festive cheer to local veterans and their families. www.ssafa.org.uk/devon-1/devo...

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