Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Darth Bear said: Been meaning to update this for a few days so actually getting round to it. Didn't do my walk as planned due to this place going on lockdown and having to make sure the in laws were sorted so they could lock down properly. Both are in their 80's so are understandable concerned. Also trying to plan a new route as my original plan of having a pub crawl through the villages has been scuppered by the pubs all being closed down. Not to worry I have a few ideas. I will do the walk on either Sunday or Monday and post the results here. I would also like to thank everybody who has donated or taken part so far. I know that it is much appreciated. However due to current events they will be losing a lot of money as their biggest fundraising events are being cancelled. So yeah I am going to ask all who can to either donate or prefably sign up. A wee walk through nature could do a lot of folk good right now and lets face it most on here could probably do it just by walking for their cargo for the week https://www.marchinmarch.co.uk/race/march-in-march/ Link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/DarthBear Here is the email that I got this morning telling us what they will be doing during the current crisis. We understand that anxiety and uncertainty are high at this time. But please know, we continue to do everything we can to support veterans during this difficult time and, as always, improving veteran mental health remains our priority. With your support we can continue to help those who need us. In light of the Government's recent advice, we've taken steps to protect the health and safety of veterans and our staff by implementing the following: Veteran treatment and support: We're following the Government's advice and closing our treatment centres. All veterans receiving residential treatment will be leaving our treatment centres by the end of the week once they can do so properly and safely. Further support will be offered via phone and video call. Our therapists across the country are moving from face-to-face appointments to phone or video call appointments so veterans can continue to receive our specialist support. Our Peer Support Service continues as a virtual service via phone and video call. We host webinars to help and support partners – we plan for these to continue. We're seeking ways to extend our Art Therapy online. Our 24-hour Helpline remains open, providing confidential advice and support to veterans and their families. And finally — any veteran currently receiving our support can also contact their usual clinical team member for more help and advice via their usual email address or telephone number. Our Fundraising team: Our Fundraising team are working from home and can be contacted through the usual channels for business as usual: Emails will be received as normal. Please continue to email us. Our office phones have been diverted so you can still call us. If you're sending information or a donation in the post, please bear with us. There may be a delay in acknowledging letters and donations and paying in cheques. Veterans still need your support The social impact of Coronavirus means that, now more than ever, veterans with complex mental health problems still need your help. If you're able to make a donation to support us through this difficult time, we'd really appreciate it. Thank you for supporting veterans at this challenging time. Donate now Over the coming days, we'll be adding help and advice on our website and social media channels, providing tips and advice on how you can manage your mental health if you’re unable to leave the house. So do watch for this – it may help. Hope you all stay healthy, Darth Bear. Never doubted you would find a way to complete your walk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Junior Soprano said: On you go big man I would advise all bears to do as @Junior Soprano has done and do the walk instead of sponsoring. That's right don't sponsor me join in. Seriously these boys need our help more than ever with whats going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiggybear 6,192 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I am indeed one of the fat lazy bastards from the OT as described in the @Darth Bear initial post. Can't comment of his athletic ability, but I do know the boy can drink. Donation made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Zetland said: Hope you all stay healthy, Darth Bear. Never doubted you would find a way to complete your walk. Out of likes for the day but believe me this has been in the back of my mind. A lot of charities are going to be suffering at the moment. Those that can please do your bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Just now, Craiggybear said: I am indeed one of the fat lazy bastards from the OT as described in the @Darth Bear initial post. Can't comment of his athletic ability, but I do know the boy can drink. Donation made. Good lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Get involved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, Junior Soprano said: Get involved Seriously this is more important than s donation as far as I'm concerned. It's easy to say that you are staunch just as easy to take a wee walk. These lads need our help now more than ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, Darth Bear said: Seriously this is more important than s donation as far as I'm concerned. It's easy to say that you are staunch just as easy to take a wee walk. These lads need our help now more than ever. Yip. I seen a 27 year old ex para that lost his leg in Afghanistan, get buried the other week. 27 mate. 😢😢😢 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 All down to mental health🙏🙏🙏🙏 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 29 minutes ago, Junior Soprano said: Yip. I seen a 27 year old ex para that lost his leg in Afghanistan, get buried the other week. 27 mate. 😢😢😢 29 minutes ago, Junior Soprano said: All down to mental health🙏🙏🙏🙏 Mate my brother is fucked. I know things that people shouldn't. Really have to say this is s really important time for our veterans. Also that it is more important to sign up than donate but take your pick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Right then in typical fashion I have left it till the last minute to do this. Well I actually did the distance a couple of days ago but forgot to switch the app on 😂 I know that it a lot of people have a lot more on their minds at the moment but if any can donate who haven't already then I am sure that Combat Stress will be very appreciative. This is a hard time especially for those with mental health problems and there will be a lot of veterans bouncing of the walls. Fundraisers have been cancelled as events have been so every little bit will help at the moment even if it is just a quid or two. It all helps. I would also add please take the time to give the gift aid as well. It gives an extra 25% to any donation which obviously helps. So going to have a cup of tea and fill my hip flask and set out in a bit to do what I've been pestering everyone else to do. I'll post a couple of updates on my way to help relieve boredom and bump the post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Cutting across the fields to the back roads keeping out the way of folk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 This is where I dump the bodies 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Coming into the first wee village being a good lad and following the local rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Think bigsasa plays golf here 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Just about half way and the hip flask is still holding out 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Last village before the home stretch over 3/4 of the distance needed done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Down by the river Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Oh no ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Darth Bear 15,097 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Done. Now for a wee drink. Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/NKDauce4i5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Darth Bear said: Just about half way and the hip flask is still holding out 👍 That’s only from one pocket! Where have you stashed the other hip flasks?! 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Darth Bear said: Try the other pocket!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Well done @Darth Bear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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