Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:41
The B_M_G
 We have wonderful new friends in Basingstoke.
They have made and donated jewellery for auctions and for sale at Public events.
Check out their website >>> HERE
Monday, 15 February 2010 10:55
The B_M_G
 Despite the appeal of a Christmas at home with the team, the offer of a trip was made so I bravely volunteered to set off for two weeks of 5* R&R in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.
After a few funny looks from security at Manchester airport (doesn't everyone have a camouflaged and medal wearing bear in their hand luggage?) off we went. As the flight was so busy I spend most of it in a daysack inhabiting an overhead locker, but judging by some of the noise and chaos outside it was probably the quietest and most comfortable place to be!
On arrival at the hotel I couldn't wait to explore my new surroundings, so after a spell checking out the rooms, I decided to catch a few rays and survey the surrounding area from the balcony with a beer, I was on holiday after all!!! (pictures 01 & 02)
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:50
The B_M_G
 Sgt Braille got fed up with the British Winter, and managed to charm his way into a lady's suitcase for a few weeks of warmth and sunshine in Grenada.
Friday, 29 January 2010 20:08
The B_M_G
 Hi, folks. I'm sorry we've been a bit quiet over the last couple of months ... usual stuff, like waiting for Bearers to submit their trip reports and photos.
Oh, and of course the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Monday, 04 January 2010 18:54
The B_M_G
Sgt Slingsby volunteered to spend three weeks with the team at Samuel Brothers (St Paul's) Ltd, the Bespoke Military Tailors based within the Regimental Headquarters, The Royal Logistic Corps, at Deepcut [in Darkest Surrey].
Sunday, 20 December 2009 11:34
The B_M_G
 Author Michael A Ruston has very generously offered to donate £1.49 from all PayPal sales of his books via his website to holidays4heroes.
There are 3 books - "Ricky The Early Years", "Our Lad Ricky" and "Ricky - Green Beret".
You can order his books using PayPal via his Blog at: Our Lad Ricky
Saturday, 12 December 2009 12:44
The B_M_G
"Peace on Earth and Good Will to All Men"
To round off his year's work, Sgt Braille visited the Parish Church of St Peter to check out their Annual Christmas Tree Festival.
Wednesday, 09 December 2009 17:28
The B_M_G
 The following message is from our "Head of Operations" at holidays4heroes ... and it proves things are working!
Friday, 13 November 2009 17:36
The B_M_G
 Two Bears were privileged to participate in the 65th Anniversary of the Arnhem landings (Operation MARKET GARDEN).
Friday, 13 November 2009 17:30
The B_M_G
 It all began on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday when I, Cpl Arnhem from Sgt Slingsby's Team, was taken to the Aldershot Branch of the PRA for the Summer BBQ.
Friday, 13 November 2009 11:59
The B_M_G
 There's a bit of a mystery about The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and how it all works. So we sent Sgt Braille to report on the process.
Saturday, 07 November 2009 10:57
The B_M_G
With the Christmas Party Season approaching, you might consider taking a look at THE LAST DETAIL for table decorations and other party and wedding related products.
Friday, 06 November 2009 10:58
The B_M_G
 The following text has not been translated from the original Jockinese, but apparently relates to a drinking and fund-raising tour of Edinburgh in which Sgt Braille was forced [without much protest] to participate.
Sunday, 01 November 2009 11:53
The B_M_G
 The current series of Postal Strikes in the UK have not (yet) had any direct impact on the work of Slingsby's Team on behalf of holidays4heroes. All the Bears are "present and accounted for".
Friday, 30 October 2009 10:27
The B_M_G
 Sergeant Slingsby was despatched to Devon to support the fundraising Golf Day organised by the 3 Royal Tank Regiment Golf Society.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 11:34
The B_M_G
 Another outing for Sgt Braille ... I had barely had time to re-acclimatise to the chill of Scotland after the heat of La Torre before my bearer and her OH packed me into the car, along with Jake the dog, to attend the Elrat (East Lothian Road And Trail Motorcycle Club) Enduro at Griffin Forest, near Aberfeldy.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 11:10
The B_M_G
 For those who had never noticed, the La Torre Golf Resort in Spain is where many of the families being supported by holidays4heroes are accommodated. Sgt Braille took another trip there to update himself.
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 11:59
The B_M_G
 Sgt Slingsby is pleased to be able to publicise PTSD Worldwide. Sgt Slingsby and holidays4heroes work mainly for those who have been physically wounded, but we we know there are many whose injuries are not so obvious.
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 11:07
The B_M_G
 The Battle of Verdun lasted from 21 February to 18 December 1916, and resulted in more than a quarter of a million battlefield deaths and at least half a million wounded. It was the longest battle, and one of the most devastating, in World War I.
Thursday, 08 October 2009 13:10
The B_M_G
The Bear-Minder-General and Mrs BMG went on holiday again, and agreed to take me with them. Virginia, here I come!
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News and Trips
Holidays 4 Heroes is an informal group of people that assists wounded service personnel and their families get a precious break from the routine of rehab, hospital appointments and visits to welfare offices by facilitating holidays away from it all in accommodation donated by our sponsors in the UK and abroad. 
Deals with the cases that either lie outside the normal remit of the main Service Charities, or require a faster response than they can usually provide. Sometimes the cases require financial assistance, a little bit of nudging in the right direction for long-term help, or the application of a bit of expertise. 
