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Cornish born, West Sussex living. Founder @BridgetoUnityUK and….

Chichester, England
Joined May 2023
I wonder who this could be 👀
Our fourth article on an ex cadet, you can read it here: open.substack.com/pub/147squ… Don't forget we would love to hear your story - whether you left last year, or 50 years ago. We are hoping to build up as much as a picture as we can. tinyurl.com/147Heritageproje…
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Matt, we have 6 weeks to stand up support. 6? We will have a programme pinned down and ready to deliver in 3. ( Now mind is buzzing at 11.30pm)
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#Crufts2025 is on. Huxley loves Crufts
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Had this idea and assembling a team...it's getting a little push back..'but this, but that...' If I had listened to some at the beginning of Ems4Afghans/BTU then it wouldn't have supported as many people or made the impact it has. Actually it wouldn't exist.
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Sometimes if you truly believe in something and you see things that others don't..just push on. Some times it works out, sometimes it doesn't...but throw that dart
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Spent the evening with a Ukrainian soldier. 5 brothers lost in battle, he shielded a friend, and endured 10 months in hospital. My @Veterans_Can Coin felt a small gesture.
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It's a Shemagh Scarf kind of day as we are running our Community Skills programme alongside a training provider @BridgetoUnityUK
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I'm going to play devil's advocate here... By Trump's talk and his actions he has forced people around tables to discuss how some sort of 'peace' may look. Something there hasn't been since 2022... Is there a method to his madness!? (I still think he is a be!!en!)
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Proud much. From taking him to first @Cornwallrugby games and going to HQ to pulling on the Black and Gold. 👊🏼
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Observation...people who want to get noticed will pretty much only mix with those they think can further themselves and engage with people they consider are 'influencers'...giving each other pats on the back..Does this lead to a community feel, regardless of sector?
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We must never forget the atrocities of the past.
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Another day, more Afghan food 🇦🇫🇬🇧 I only post these constantly as I know @ThatVIPGirl and @trina1982t2 like seeing 😉
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🇦🇫 Hospitality
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Whatever happens in the coming months for Ukraine, talking to someone off the frontline today and what he has had to go through, these brave defenders are going to need to much support.
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One of the many reasons why we must check in with people who may feel isolated. Don't let others pray on that and turn isolation and anger to something that drives them to commit atrocities.
As I process the devastating events that unfolded in New Orleans, I am in utter disbelief. Shamsud-Din Jabbar served under my Troop Command during our deployment to Afghanistan. He worked quietly and professionally in the S1 shop and as a mail clerk, ensuring the little things that kept us all connected to home were done with care and precision. He was a great Soldier, someone who showed discipline and dedication. To think that the same individual who once embodied quiet professionalism could harbor so much hate, leading to such unspeakable atrocities, is incomprehensible and heartbreaking. This transformation is a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked anger, isolation, and hate. Please watch out for one another. Be there for your brothers and sisters in arms, your friends, and even those who seem distant or troubled. Don’t let hate take root—either in your own heart or in the hearts of those around you. We must care for one another before it’s too late. My prayers go out to the victims and their families. May they find strength in this time of unimaginable grief. Let’s honor their memory by ensuring we stand together against hate in all its forms. #NeverForget #WatchOutForEachOther #AgainstHate #StandAgainstHate #SupportEachOther #VeteransForPeace #NewOrleansStrong #EndViolence #UnitedAgainstHate #NeverForget #PrayersForVictims
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One day of work left .....then down to the motherland for a couple of days. What a whirlwind of a few weeks it's been.
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