On 10th January 2024 our Veterans took to the hills and moors of Derbyshire to blow the Christmas cobwebs away, we started at Longshaw Hall (National Trust) which was used as a convalescent hospital during WW1, and then continued through the estate to Padley Gorge and beyond. The conversations and banter flowed throughout as we…
On 18th October 2023 Veterans from Standto had a enjoyable DRY trail ride of 44Km along the High Peak Trail from Parsley Hay to Middleton Top and back, the weather couldn’t have been better and banter flowed. What a great group to be part of.
On Wednesday 13th September 2023 Standto hosted a Rockbox Family Fitness Event to showcase our Veteran Community Support for each other. As ever this Event was heavily supported by our Veterans, their Families and friends, we also had support from some of our GRID partners from Zink Project and The Global Adventure so thanks to…
On Wednesday 23rd August 2023 our Veterans took the opportunity of good weather, yes in August – shock!!! But the beauty of the Peak District and Sun on their back made for a great day. We started at Castleton Visitors Centre for a brew and banter then followed a well-trodden route , via Hollowford Outdoor…
On 12th July 2023 12 Standto Veterans took part in a wellbeing walk along White Edge and Curbar Edge, moral was high as the rain held off at the start and as we made our way up to White Edge across the Moor, (apparently it looked like Sennybridge – wherever that is). Opportunities were taken…
On 18th July 2023 members of the STANDTO Staff Team took park in an event at Holmebrook Valley Country Park, Chesterfield titled Run Walk Talk, hosted by Peak Running and Jog Derbyshire. The team spread across the 1mile walk, 2mile walk/run and the 3.12-mile opportunities were taken to meet new people share experiences, network and chat,…
Wednesday, 14th June 2023. Veterans from STAND TO attended as guests to Derbyshire Archery Club at Lower Hartshay and participated in a day ‘on the ranges’ in the sunshine – Robin Hood style! Ably guided and mentored by RAF Veteran & club coach Neil Bryan, together with his ‘merry band’ of volunteer club members. A…
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…
