Somerset’s latest music venue needs a name! Standing in the shadow of Glastonbury Tor just a few miles away from the legendary Pyramid stage at Pilton, the new venue has been launched at the Somerset Retreat at Ashcott. Run on behalf of military charity Afghan Heroes, the Retreat has already played host to several musical […]
Category Archives: Event
Afghan Heroes Retreat welcomes first former soldier
April 5, 2013 – 1:13 pm
Military charity Afghan Heroes has welcomed the first former soldier to its unique post services facility at The Retreat in Ashcott near Glastonbury. Alex Fulford who served with 1 Rifles on two tours of Iraq and one in Afghanistan, took up his place at the Somerset Retreat – a new facility set up by the […]
Mother’s Day Ride of Respect – Financials.
May 3, 2011 – 12:31 pm
Many of you have been asking us for a final, full account of the money raised (and spent) on this year’s ride. Firstly, please accept our deep thanks and gratitude to all of you who turned out to make this such a wonderful event (again!) and for raising funds for our troops and their families. […]
Mothers day ride update.
September 7, 2010 – 8:39 pm
Hello everyone. We at Afghan Heroes just wanted to keep everyone informed of what is going on with the 2011 Wootton Bassett mothers day ride. The organisers had a planning meeting this week and have told us that this has raised a few issues that need to be resolved before we can open the registration […]
2011 Wootton Bassett Mother’s Day Ride
August 3, 2010 – 7:12 pm
Hi Folks, well the time has finally come! Afghan Heroes are pleased to announce that we are currently involved in planning the official Afghan Heroes 2011 Wootton Bassett Mother’s Day Ride (name tbc). Last time the ride raised over £110,000 to help our troops and their loved ones – Following the staggering success of last […]
Thunder Rally 2010 Gallery
July 5, 2010 – 10:26 am
Below are some pictures from the Thunder Rally 2010 event. Keep checking back for more pictures as they come in!
THUNDER RALLY update
June 12, 2010 – 12:47 pm
Registration will remain open up to and including day ticket passes to the event, for a full line-up of all attractions and performing artists please see below.
Thunder Rally FAQ
June 12, 2010 – 12:37 pm
This is the FAQ for the Thunder Rally -It is subject change/additions, so keep checking.
Northants Hero Tribute Ride Out
June 11, 2010 – 4:49 pm
On Sunday June 13th in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, there will be a ride-out in honour of Aiden Howell, 19, of 3rd Rifles who was killed in Helmand province last December. The ride will pass his final resting place at Desborough Cemetery.
THUNDER RALLY 2010
April 1, 2010 – 11:32 am
IT’S OFFICIAL THE AFGHAN HEROES “THUNDER RALLY” 2010 Fri 25th June – Sun 27th June Chepstow Racecourse Afghan Heroes in conjunction with Chepstow Racecourse is preparing a weekend Rally in recognition of Armed Forces Day 2010. Afghan Heroes first mission was to despatch 10,000 parcels to all serving troops (Tri-Forces) in Afghanistan. These have been despatched […]
