6 June 2010
Sutton Coldfield Fun Run
After having three knee replacements, he can't run the course any more, but Alan Bowdler was determined to walk the Sutton Coldfield Fun Run. He is a member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Wylde Green. As well as raising in excess of £1000 with personal sponsorship, the Rotary Club's fundraising Golf Day earlier in the year had a raffle that raised £463 for Troop Aid, and it is that cheque that he is shown presenting to Al from Troop Aid.
Tesco Thornbury, Avon
Pam and Val collecting at Tesco Supermarket in Thornbury, Avon.
The total collected over two the days was £1734.
28 July 2010
Social Afternoon at College of Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham
The College of Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Birmingham raised £146.69 for Troop Aid. The money was raised by staff at their recent social event called 'The Seaside' which was held on the afternoon of Wednesday 28th July.
The money was raised by donations made by staff having their photos taken in seaside cut outs, having their fortunes told and having a caricature drawn.
31 July 2010
Wendy Parker with her Sandwich Board
The members of the Royal British Legion in Solihull held an open day on Saturday 31st July to raise funds for Troop Aid. Thank you to all the people who helped to run a stall and the BBQ was a huge success. A total of £ 1500 was raised – magnificent!
July 2010
D & P Textile support Troop Aid
Philip King of D & P Textile Co Ltd, Geoff Watkins Troop Aid Trustee and David Rawlinson of D & P presenting the cheque.
During the month of July D & P Textile Company Ltd of Digbeth in Birmingham have been doing a second hand clothing collection in the Cheltenham area to raise funds for Troop Aid. We benefit by receiving a percentage for every tonne collected.
The total donated for July was £742. Philip and David plan to roll this programme out throughout the country and give Troop Aid a cheque every month.
So please support them when you see the Bag with the Union Flag and our leaflet attached.
http://www.dandptextile.co.uk/
Shane, 2nd Rifles
Hi all at Troop Aid. We would just like to say a BIG thank you for the help our son received. Our son Shane is now doing well and back with 2 Rifles!
Thank You. Mark and Tracey (Telford Shropshire)
RAF Mount Pleasant Falkland Islands helping Troop Aid
Guys and girls from RAF Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands, have raised £350 so far and still counting!
22 and 30 March 2010
RAF Nurses from Selly Oak Hospital pack Grab Bags
On 22 and 30 March RAF Nurses from Selly Oak Hospital came to Troop Aid to pack the Grab Bags. During the two sessions they packed 70 bags. Picture shows Fiona and Laura.
27 March 2010
Henry Watkins raised £100 for Troop Aid
Henry Watkins, who attends Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic School in Burnley, raised £100 for Troop Aid. Photo shows Henry presenting the cheque to Troop Aid Trustees Al Sutton and Geoff Watkins.
27 March 2010
Golden Wedding celebrations raise £1000 for Troop Aid
Pam and Geoff Watkins of Thornbury near Bristol celebrated their Golden Wedding on Saturday 27th March with a lunch at Mezze at The George, Thornbury, with thirty eight of their family and friends. Geoff, who is a Trustee of Troop Aid, requested no presents but suggested that donations could be made to Troop Aid. On Sunday they held a Faith Lunch after the Church Service at Aust Evangelical Church. In total over the weekend they raised £910 for the Charity. A very kind friend at church later sent a cheque for £90 to make it up to £1000.
A MARVELLOUS WEEKEND. THANK YOU PAM AND GEOFF AND EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED.
Paul Tinkler raised £1900 and awareness for Troop Aid
Paul Tinkler from the LMRCA (London Midland Railway Club Association) Rugby held a raffle and other fund raising events within the club. They were also supported by the management of Royal Mail South West Distribution Centre in Bristol. The total raised was £1900. Thank you to everyone who supported Paul in his efforts to raise funds and awareness for Troop Aid.
21 March 2010
Walk in remembrance of Richard Brandon, REME
The walk on March 21st was in remembrance of Richard Brandon, REME, who was killed in Afghanistan last year. His cousin Neil Bradley works at Birmingham International Airport. The newly formed BHX Combined Services Veterans Association at the airport organised the walk from St Michael's Church in Kidderminster, where Richard's service was held, to Birmingham International Airport.
It started at 07:05 in thick fog at the church and ended at the airport at 18:30 - a total of approx 28 miles, everyone carrying 35lb packs. The walkers were Lee, Jon, Dave, Neil and Hilary, and for most of the walk Nigel.
All monies raised are to be equally split between Troop Aid and Help for Heroes.
Troop Aid support provided by the UK Defence Academy
It gives me great pleasure to report on the hard work and efforts two prominent figures at The UK Defence Academy Shrivenham.
On 10 Feb 2010 an old friend of mine WO John Houghton (RAF Regt) College Warrant Officer Shrivenham, invited me to one of his Charity Quiz Nights. On this occasion the attendees consisted of a plethora of Squadron Leaders from across the RAF. The deal was for me to highlight the effects of supporting Troop Aid whilst assisting John with entertaining the Officers with a charity quiz and not forgetting of course, reaping some of there hard earned cash.
Without going into too much detail, the evening was a total success; the quiz raised a fantastic £483.51. Notwithstanding the fact “we all had a great night”.
The word soon travelled and a week or so later WO Houghton supported by WO1 Simpson (Academy Sgt Maj) set about raising more cash for Troop Aid by means of another Quiz Night this time in the Academy’s WO’s & Sgt’s Mess. On this occasion the pair amalgamated a sum total of £342.44.
As the Military Liaison Officer (Air Cmd) at Selly Oak Hospital, I can honestly say that these two Warrant Officers have gone above and beyond the call of duty in order to raise funds for a wonderful charity. I am privileged to be in a position to see the benefits of there labour. There is nothing more pleasing than to see a military patient want for nothing during there recovery and rehabilitation.
Many thanks to you all and keep up the great work.
Stoney
MLO (Air Cmd)
Selly Oak Hospital
The Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world.
13 March 2010
Cribbs Causeway Mall Collection Day
Geoff Watkins, our Trustee based in Thornbury near Bristol, held a collection
day in Cribbs Causeway Mall on Saturday 13th March. Geoff was helped by
family, friends and cadets from the local Army Cadet Force. They raised
almost £2000. What a magnificent effort. Thank you to everyone in the Bristol
area who donated.
Kenilworth School raised £603.70 for Troop Aid
The staff and pupils of Kenilworth School raised £603.70 and wrote some beautiful cards to go in the Grab Bags. Well done to all of you.
21 February 2010
Oceana Club Boxing Event
When Laurence O'Connor arranged a boxing event in Birmingham he kindly allowed us to put up a stand. We raised £536.70. Thank you Laurence.
February 2010
W H Painter Funeral Directors raised £500
Al Sutton and Jim Inkster received the cheque and cash from Phil Painter (MD) and Karen Buckley, the funeral co-ordinator, from the Dovehouse Branch in Solihull.
Ladies Craft Group at Brierley Hill Methodist Church
The group knitted beanie hats and raised £800 during the last year.
Focus on Blindness Group, Birmingham North cheque presentation
Jim Inkster, a Troop Aid volunteer receiving a cheque from the members of the Focus on Blindness Group, Birmingham North in Wylde Green.
RMP Association West Midlands cheque presentation
Jim Inkster, a Troop Aid Volunteer, receiving a cheque from Jim and Bob of the RMP Association West Midlands.
Students at the Richard Rose Morton Academy in Carlisle raised £470 for Troop Aid
The funds were raised in a number of ways including a cake sale, sponsored spell, Christmas draw and also year 11 girls thought one of the members of staff needed a make-over!!!!
23 December 2009
Delivery of Maria's Christmas Cake to Selly Oak Hospital
Pam delivering the Christmas cake to the Ward Sister on the Military Ward, Selly Oak Hospital.
23 December 2009
Delivery of Christmas Bags to Selly Oak Hospital
Claudette and Chris of Wates Living Space, Birmingham delivering Christmas Bags for the injured Servicemen to the Military Staff at Selly Oak Hospital. The staff at Wates Living Space raised £1900 for Troop Aid during their Christmas charity events.
21 December 2009
Final delivery before Christmas to Selly Oak Hospital
Al making his final delivery before Christmas to the Welfare Staff at Selly Oak Hospital.
December 2009
The Valentine Singers
The Valentine Singers of St Crispin's Retirement Village, Northampton raised £1500 for Troop Aid. Their average age is 77.
December 2009
The Sun Military Awards
Cpl Tom Neathaway with his employing officer together with Al, Pam, and Anne Bevis, Hon Treasurer of the Royal British Legion, Wootton Bassett.
Pam and Al with Able Seaman Edmond Grandison with his son Ed and Lt Cdr Grass Meadows.
Pam and Al outside Number 10.
Pam and Able Seaman Edmond Grandison on the stairs of Number 10 Downing Street.
November 2009
Atherstone Rotary Club presenting a cheque for £1850 to Troop Aid
November 2009
Ladies from Lincoln and District WRAC Association presenting goodies and a cheque to Troop Aid
Rotary Club of Wylde Green help with Troop Aid Grab Bag packing
The Club has donated £500 to Troop Aid in 2009. Practical help has also been provided in packing Grab Bags.
Walkers from St Bernard's Grange
The Staff and Friends of St Bernard's Grange Pub in Sheldon, Birmingham did a sponsored walk from the Pub to Selly Oak Hospital on 6th September. They covered a distance of eight miles. Very well done to all of you who took part.
September 2009
John Taylor's Tandem Skydive
Bedworth Parachute Association together with John Taylor of the National Lottery and the Red Devils. They tandem jumped with the Red Devils and raised £5000 for Troop Aid.
Shard End Retirement Group
The Woodside Pensioners Club have collected an amazing amount of toiletries and many other items for the Injured Soldiers. They also raised in excess of £780 at their fundraising events in the summer. Thank you to all the ladies and especially Anne and Margaret who run the club.
17 September 2009
Nuneaton Knitting Club
A big thank you to the members of the Nuneation Knitting Club for providing items for our Grab Bags.
4 July 2009
'Gornal' Funday
I held a tabletop that day for Troop Aid. The photo was taken by the local tenants' association. It appeared in a local bulletin. Jason Percival is on the right and myself on the left. A great day. Best regards Kevin Inman.
3 July 2009
Troop Aid Ball
Troop Aid held it's first ball at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull and almost £10,500 was raised for our injured troops. The money will be used to provide the basic essentials for injured troops in Selly Oak and other UK hospitals and also field hospitals in Afghanistan. The highlight of the evening was the after dinner speech by Frank Carson who is himself an ex serviceman.
27 June 2009
Armed Forces Day, Selly Oak
Al, Derek Joss, Nell McAndrew, Pam and Catherine.
The Long Haul Bike Ride
Three people from Knowle in Solihull did a bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats. Neil Smith, Tony Palmer and Simon Ward all from Knowle, Solihull, completed this mammoth task for Troop Aid on the 18th June 2009.
March 2009
Carl Chinn Show BBC Radio WM
Carl Chinn interviewed two very brave injured Servicemen on his Sunday show on 29th March 09: Carlos Buckley was injured in Afghanistan in 2008 and James Inkster was injured in Iraq in December 2006.