A group from our Veteran Community took part in a Cycle Ride along the Monsal Trail from Hassop Station through and past Millers Dale Café where refreshments were taken, all levels of fitness were covered with the hire of some (not all ) electric bikes supplied from the bike hire station at Hassop. The weather…
On 25th May 2023 a group of Standto Veterans, supported by friends and family took part in an organised walk titled “Echoes Of Heroes”. This took place around the town of Swadlincote, South Derbyshire and the group were introduced to the rich history surrounding the town and its association with the Armed Forces, particularly during…
On 27th April 2023 Veterans from Standto took to the high seas (well Carsington Reservoir) for a instructor led training exercise, some of the Veterans had only ever been knee deep in water before. After some warm up exercises and basic easy to follow emergency drills, of they paddled towards a small island, not quite…
Veterans from Standto attended the Healthy Living Centre at Staveley and participated in two hours of Indoor Climbing, ably guided by the Climbing Wall Instructor Ian Webb. A great time was had by all, and all the Veterans achieved their personal goals , supported by their Veteran Community.
On 26th January 2023 some of our Veteran Community took part in a walk around the beautiful Grounds of Hardwick Hall, following a guided path (Oak Walk), not having to navigate much allowed us to concentrate on talking and telling stories and fortunately the weather held off – just. It certainly was a good chance to…
Five Veterans decided to use the skills gained during service of how to navigate over the Moors and round the White Edge and Curbar Edge when the mist and fog had had come in. We had a great time reminiscing over training runs completed and telling storys, with the occasional stop for a brew.
The Team had some bonding whilst walking around the picturesque area of Matlock Bath and this culminated with Fish and Chips – well it would be rude not to wouldn’t it? Click the images below to see the slide show.
The Team attended The Recovery Games in September, and what a day they had. It’s a Knockout based event and throw some colour in at the end, What a Great Day, long may it continue. A day for bonding for our Veterans and making new friends from the Network. Click the images below to see…
During September’s Recovery Month we were invited to St George’s Park (England Football’s Training Centre) where teams took part in a Walking Football Event with our partners from Chesterfield Football Community Trust and Growing Lives Project. A great day was had in the Sunshine, and an Overall Victory to boot. Well Done Everyone. Click the…
September’s busy month continued with a Fitness Event held a Wallis Barracks, which was enjoyed by Veterans and their Families together with some of our Partners from the GRID (Growing Recovery In Derbyshire) community. Click the images below to see the slide show.
