It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a dear friend.

Ian Murphy, former Captain of the Royal Engineers, passed away earlier this week. Ian has been coming to Battling On for over four years, and though he was mute for that time, he didn't need to speak to make himself a much-loved member of the group. His laughter and his weekly gifts of Tunnock's Caramel bars were always a welcomed treat.

Thank you for all the joy you've brought to Battling On over the last few years, Ian. RIP

The FRESH START project recently began! 

Our next step is to start some FRESH START coffee mornings. We have arranged two starter days at Sir Robert Geffery Village Hall, Landrake, to take place on October 14th and 28th. Sarah and Adam from Battling On will be at the hall from 10am to 1pm on these two dates, meeting local members of the Armed Forces Community who are interested in the FRESH START project and anybody who wishes to come along and meet us!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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A group of Veterans made their way to Wilsthire on a glorious June Thursday to visit the Castle Combe racetrack. The event is one that Battling On has taken part in numerous times over the last couple of years, and we have more sessions scheduled for September (5th and 26th.)

The sun was up and the engines were revving. Many of the eight attendees sped around the 1.85 mile track in a number of fantastic automobiles. There were Porches, BMWs, Mazdas, as well as a variety of others ranging from retro to modern. The highlight for one of our Veterans - Andrew - was the BMW M3 which sped around the track at speeds exceeding 140mph, leaving him somewhat rattled, as the attached photograph shows. Nevertheless, he thought it an incredible experience!

If you'd like to join us for one of the future sessions, please get in contact!

NOTICE FOR TOMORROW'S BATTLING ON SESSION - 14th March 2024.

Due to poor weather, tomorrow's walk at Golitha Falls has been postponed. Instead, Battling On will be hosting a Veterans' session at St Dominick Parish Hall, PL12 6TD.

The session will take place from 10-2 with lunch and refreshments provided.

We are unveiling our new project at Battling On. Our site, Merryhue Farm, has received a wonderful donation from PTSD Resolution's Ashley Lamb. Her late father, Michael, had a massive train set which has now made its way to our Countryside Hub. Here, we hope the Veterans enjoy creating a big loco layout with all that we've received.

Pictured is Derek, the Merryhue Station Master. Being a model builder himself, he's taking the new task in his stride. Over the last few weeks, he's come to the farm to get everything ready for when the site reopens for Thursdays in March. Firstly, he used his handheld vaccuum to clean the track. Now, it's onto creating the ballast, which has now begun.

This is going to be a long-term project, and opens many opportunities for Veteran creativity. 

If you're interested in getting involved, please feel free to get in touch. The site is open on Fridays through February. When March comes around, we'll be open on both Thursdays and Fridays, 10-2.

We hope everybody had an enjoyable break. Battling On reopens this week!

Being January, it's going to be cold, so everybody will have to wrap up warm over the next couple of months. Because of the cold, Battling On sessions will be taking place at South Hill Parish Hall, Golberdon, until March.

We have a number of exciting activities lined up, including numerous art workshops. We will be helping out our friends over at Food is Fun by creating illustrations for their Bake & Banter cookbook. The chaps who help us out with Scale Modelling will be back on the last Thursday of each month, too.

Let's move forward to a great 2024 together!