Surf Action - Supporting Combat Veterans

Last week we had the pleasure of taking a bunch of guys and gals from the Not Forgotten Association Surfing. The week was amazing fun and we were blessed with some great waves. We would like to thank Rosie who tirelessly works for the NFA and brings this together each year and also all who gave it 100%. See you all soon from the Surf Action team and thanks to all our volunteers for giving so much time. ...

Our Second residential at Bosweddon House finished last week with six vets taking part in all the activities. We did some surfing, walking, creative awareness, yoga, tai chi, relaxation and introduced a days fly fishing which was a great day out. Thanks to Thelma and her team at Bosweddon for some amazing food and taking great care of us. The guys made some great breakthroughs and in tai chi learnt a new tool in relaxation which can really help in many situations. A great way to start and finish the day it can also be used at any time when stress and anger are creeping into the day. The fly ...

Last week was again humbling and inspiring for all of us at Surf Action.

The Not Forgotten Association has been taking injured servicemen and women on adventure trips and holidays for 91 years. This past week eight injured soldiers were brought to Cornwall by the charity to try their hand at surfing with local charity Surf Action.

Soldiers injured in a variety conflicts surfed for the first time. Among others, Royal Irish Rangers Pat Glennon and Simon Ugavule both suffered shrapnel wounds in the same blast in Afghanistan this year and had been invited to Cornwall by Events Director Rosie Thompson who is responsible for providing cheer and entertainment for injured soldiers and has been in this role for 14 years is an absolute legend and helps those who often need this type of activity to rebuild confidence and esteem.

Surf Action and the Not Forgotten Last week was again humbling and inspiring for all of us at Surf Action. The Not Forgotten Association has been taking injured servicemen and women on adventure trips and holidays for 91 years. This past week eight injured soldiers were brought to Cornwall by the charity to try their hand at surfing with local charity Surf Action. Soldiers injured in a variety conflicts surfed for the first time. Among others, Royal Irish Rangers Pat  and Simon both suffered shrapnel wounds in the same blast in Afghanistan this year and had been invited to Cornwall by Ev...