This week our events go- ordinator ( yes – go not co ) took a group from our Veteran Community on exercise to Black Rocks Derbyshire where we encountered all 4 seasons in four hours . The views were spectacular when the weather hadn’t closed in, we thought we were going to have to dig…
On Wednesday Standto were proud to host a very well attended Corporate Day at Chesterfield Football Club where we were able to showcase the good work of The Veteran Community Network and build on some new working relationships with a view to companies and stakeholders in Derbyshire making pledges of support. Thanks to all our…
Saturday 28 February 2026 we took a bus load of veterans on a trip to the RAF Cosford Museum. Having a look at the history of British and German aircraft, vehicle and weaponry from the second world war and the Cold war. Everyone had a super time and enjoyed the experience bringing back some good memories…
A warm day for this November for our walk along the Canal from Poolsbrook to the Veteran Community Hub in Chesterfield. Walking along the canal there was some unusual spooky sights, with it being near to Halloween and even a dog fish!! There was lots of the usual banter from the veterans, we put the…
HELPING TO PREVENT VETERAN SUICIDE Our AFCT funded project is based at our Veteran Community HUB located in Chesterfield Town Centre but we cover the whole of Derbyshire. The project’s focus is to work along side mental health and Blue light services, addiction services and criminal justice to help embed prevention of veteran suicide. As…
On Wednesday 23rd July 2025 a group of our Veterans embarked on a adventurous walk in the Hope Valley, which incorporated the climb up to the famous Mam Tor and along the edge to LoseHill, the weather held, and the views were fantastic, even two RAF Chinooks flew over to make the day for a…
On 11th June 2025 we took 20 members of our Standto Veteran Community to Derbyshire Archery Club near Ripley for a day of instruction, guidance and competition. From arrival through to completion all the participants were in good spirits, this was enhanced by the a beautiful hot day that even sunscreen seemed not to cope…
Feeling immensely proud today as a group of our #STANDTO veterans cycled around the famous Ladybower Dams – used by RAF during WW2, for practice before the Dam Buster Raids. Great effort folks, some great banter and exercise, it’s not just about physical fitness, but the enhancement of mental fitness. 25km all round, with a…
On Wednesday 23rd April 2025 (St Georges Day) a great group of our StandTo Veterans embarked on a 10km walk in the beautiful Peak District – setting off from Longshaw (National Trust ) a short bimble for a brew to get us going, whilst some got to know each other – the banter and good…
Our Veterans took on the search for the elusive Robin Hood in Sherwood but again he out witted the search team, It might have been down the lack of stealth as we regaled banter and stories in the quiet location. In all seriousness, the beautiful autumnal sunshine was fantastic, being in the great outdoors with…
