Aug 2011 – now offering a support centre in collaboration with Combat Stress. Open meeting every first Wednesday of the month 1.30-3.30pm – all welcome.
Jan 2011 - visit by Gen Sir Redmund Watt, chairman of Combat Stress to progress collaboration.
MOD Fund Veterans Challenge commit to providing grant funding .
CONCEPT
Operation ‘Warriors Return’ is a new, innovative, community based project aimed at engaging local disabled ex-servicemen /women in the process of fundraising, design and construction of a pioneering outdoor eco-gym/obstacle course. This all-inclusive facility differs from other gyms in that it is specifically designed to promote the rehabilitation process of those who have been injured whilst on active service.
This project also offers a unique collaboration opportunity for affected servicemen to work alongside young people who are at risk of exclusion. Acting as mentors and role models these valued individuals can inspire and educate these disaffected youngsters on many topics and levels including the benefits of fitness training, teamwork and the instillation of a culture of respect and mutual support .
VISIT THE ALL NEW ‘OPERATION WARRIORS RETURN’ WEBSITE AT: www.warriorsreturn.org,uk
BRITISH EX-SERVICEMAN—AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE!
Not only does this novel project recognise the contribution that these ex-servicemen/women have made to society but it also identifies them as an untapped resource – eager to be engaged in a worthwhile enterprise where their extensive existing skills and experience can be applied to the benefit of both themselves and others.
Participants will find fulfillment in working with other needy unserved groups, learn new skills , enhance their self confidence and generally create a brighter future for themselves, the young people that work along side them and for those that will use the facility in future.
KEY OUTCOMES
Þ Opportunity for disabled ex-servicemen to apply themselves and to contribute to an innovative project , learn new skills, increase self confidence and ease the transition into civilian life.
Þ Young people at risk of exclusion can also participate and then benefit from an all-inclusive programme delivered by ex-servicemen who engage, educate and encourage a culture of teamwork and respect for others
Þ Both groups gain from the experience and process of developing and delivering a worthwhile sustainable initiative together that benefits a variety of other groups in the local community, both able and disabled.
Þ Prospect for participants to become employed in various related roles e.g. Physical Training Instructors
Þ Potential for unique training apparatus and concept to be franchised and replicated in other areas nationally. Development of intellectual property in novel products that could lead to commercial returns
WOODSIDE RURAL CARE FARM CIC – THE PERFECT PARTNER
Woodside Rural Care CIC Is a social enterprise located in six acres of farmland and set up in response to the needs of the community for the provision of all-inclusive activities that aid the recovery, rehabilitation and general well being of disadvantaged individuals of various abilities.
Woodside Rural Care Farm is a member of the National Care Farm Initiative whose Patron is HRH The Prince of Wales
The Woodside Management Team possess a unique, credible and professional skill set which combined with a proven track record of successful business management and delivering challenging projects makes us ideally suited to undertake a venture of this nature .
CONTACT US NOW TO GET INVOLVED!
If you are an ex-serviceman / woman who has been seriously injured while on operations and you would like to get involved in this project. Contact us now for an informal chat on whats involved and how you can benefit.
Woodside has now received a small grant from the Veterans Challenge Fund in recognisiton of the value of this project .
Please help us by making a donation.
Funds can be sent by clicking the ‘PayPal Donate’ button or by sending a cheque made payable to ’Woodside Rural Care CIC’ (please write Operation Warriors Return on the back) – don’t forget to send us your address.
Contact: Paul Martin Project Director or Dr Joy Duffen or Ms Philippa Coates
Address: Woodside, 32 South Road, Gt Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AU
Telephone: 01223 894188
Mobile: 07796 977994 or 07786417905
