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My story

 
Thanks for visiting
the Battlegames Combat Stress Appeal page

When I was a small boy, I can remember my father, who served in the Fleet Air Arm during WWII, suffering great distress when he recalled incidents from his wartime experience. Many of us, I'm sure, know of other individuals whose scars may not be visible, but who suffer nonetheless. Only comparatively recently have the armed services begun to properly understand the long-term psychological effects of active duty, instituting 'decompression' either in, or close to, the theatre of operations for personnel about to end their tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, the 'tempo' of operations in recent years means that in addition to those whose lives have been permanently changed by physical wounds, there is an alarmingly huge reservoir of psychological casualties building up that will need to be dealt with.

Many thousands of our service men and women from less recent conflicts have been effectively left to fend for themselves, relying overwhelmingly on the voluntary help offered by charities like Combat Stress. Please help them to help the men and women who have served on our behalf in dangerous places and situations, often in extremely difficult and harrowing peacekeeping operations such as Bosnia, whatever their rank, job or arm of the services.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: COMBAT STRESS gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. Donations of any amount are welcome, whether just a Pound or two, or more if you can afford it. Every little helps. You can also just put your initials or "Anonymous" in the name box if you prefer.


LATEST NEWS: 8th February 2010

My thanks to Julian Evans, erstwhile owner of Figures in Comfort, who has been raising money for the Appeal by selling miniatures that have been created by leading sculptors in the wargaming hobby. Some of them have been auctioned on eBay, others sold direct at shows or via the Figures in Comfort website.

As some of you may know, Julian himself suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following his service in Bosnia, so this is a subject close to his heart. His condition has led to his decision to quit the business here in the UK and start a new life in Australia in the new year -- but he has left us a wonderful parting gift. This morning, I received a cheque for an amazing £1,129.79, which has gone straight into our Appeal!

Furthermore, I have decided to continue Julian's excellent work and have agreed to take on and complete the project. As you can imagine, there is a fair amount of organisation to be done, a number of people to be briefed and a schedule to be drawn up, but I am pleased to report that Gripping Beast, who have been casting the miniatures, have also agreed to continue their involvement under my presidency.

More news about this exciting development will follow in the next issue of Battlegames and on the Battlegames website.

Henry Hyde
Editor, Battlegames magazine

P.S. Find out more about the Combat Stress charity here.



Donation by Anonymous 31/01/10  

£10.00

For my father, James A. Reynolds, Scoutmaster of Troop 115 for 28 years. Donation by James Reynolds 01/01/10  

£50.00

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Donation by Bart Vetters 11/12/09  

£25.00

From all at Beachcomber guesthouse, Swansea Donation by Richard Baber 01/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A worthy cause to keep giving to Donation by Neal Reid 27/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

On Behalf of Meeples & Miniatures podcast, in support of a fantastic charity Donation by Neil Shuck 04/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Bill Braham 03/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by David Scott 01/11/09  

£5.00

Donation by Anonymous 27/10/09  

£10.00

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£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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£3.00

Donation by Anonymous 27/10/09  

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Donation by Christophe Bedeaux 27/10/09  

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Donation by Michel Van Der Straeten 26/10/09  

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Donation by Tim Beresford 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In honor of SFC Jared Monti US Army. He gave his last full measure in Afghanistan. Awarded Medal of Honor (P) 17 Sep 09 Donation by Major RC 18/09/09  

£50.00

More funds raised by TooFatLardies. Keep up the good work Henry. Donation by Richard Clarke 03/09/09  

£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid

Donation from TooFatLardies thanks to purchasers of Through the Mud and the Blood. Thanks to all who helped make this possible. Donation by Richard Clarke 31/07/09  

£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid

In honor of your sacrifice Donation by Randy Collins 16/07/09  

£100.00

A donation from TooFatLardies Donation by Richard Clarke 01/07/09  

£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid

on behalf of SpencerSmithMiniatures Donation by Peter Johnstone 31/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Time to serve those who serve Donation by Randy Collins 21/05/09  

£27.00

On behalf of the Lincombe Barn Wargames Society Donation by Andrew Clements 18/05/09  

£30.00

for the Lardies Donation by Timothy Burke 30/04/09  

£10.00

More from TooFatLardies Donation by Lardy Rich 30/04/09  

£47.00 + £13.26 Gift Aid

Arma Pacis Fulcra Donation by Benjamin William Champley Waterhouse 21/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work Henry! Donation by Lardy Rich 30/03/09  

£117.00 + £33.00 Gift Aid
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