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Welcome to STUBS
Sunday 5th February 2012
STUBS (as in “ticket stubs”) is a registered
charity that provides practical support for UK armed
services personnel who have been severely injured whilst
on duty
A key aspect of STUBS work is support for the UK’s most seriously injured servicemen and servicewomen,
who are in-patients at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) at Headley Court, Epsom.
Severely-injured in-patients from Headley Court are frequent visitors to STUBS events including Harlequins home games,
where STUBS rents an executive box on the halfway line offering patients a great view of the action.
Patients also attend a wide range of other sporting events and for many their initial outing to a STUBS event is their first time out in public since being injured.
STUBS Patron Sir Ian McGeechan, OBE
Head Coach, British Lions 2009
London To Paris Cycle Challenge
4th May 2012 - Join Us!
The "STUBS
At Work" video was filmed by BFBS cameraman Paul Condon
as part of their Big Salute 2010 appeal. It shows STUBS
guests at a Wasps v Gloucester match in April 2010 and
includes some patient interviews. Please watch it.
We're at The Stoop again for the 2011 / 2012 rugby
season. We moved here last year in order to take advantage of the
larger hospitality box - it takes twenty, and the better
facilities. Our guests love it, and we're absolutely
delighted at the warm welcome that we've had from
Harlequins' team and management. Our spacious facilities
allow for up to four wheelchair users, which is a
significant improvement for us.
On a typical match day, guests will join us for lunch
before enjoying the match from seats close to the
halfway line. We use a hospitality box as this means
that we can host patients with quite severe injuries who
are still needing ongoing care. Everything is on one level,
with no steps or stairs to climb, and the box provides a
safe and secure environment for patients who are still
recovering.
After the match our guests will usually enjoy a
visit from one or more of the Harlequins team, who
conduct a draw for a signed match ball. Each guest
receives a signed photo as a memento of their visit.
Our picture shows STUBS guests from Headley Court
with Quins Will Skinner
Chelsea Pensioners with Wasps and England player Joe Worsley
STUBS events have a considerable
therapeutic value. Its not just a "trip to the
rugby" - its being made to feel special, and valued,
at a life-changing time, that gives patients a
special "buzz" that really helps
with their rehabilitation. A booklet detailing our work with DMRC Headley Court, that includes a foreword by the Commanding Officer,
medical opinion from therapists and linguistic
specialists, and patient feedback, can be downloaded here.
During the 2009/10 rugby season STUBS also hosted service veterans from the Royal British Legion, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, and the Royal Marines Association.
Our photo
shows Royal Engineer Dave Patterson, and Royal Marine
Johnny Linaker, both of whom were severely injured in
Afghanistan, presenting an initial symbolic poppy to 95
year old Service Veteran Monty Seymour.
STUBS Guests at the RBL
Poppy Appeal Launch
2009
Why not check out our NEW Fundraising section for downloads and ideas
on how you could help us? We have fundraising kits available that include banners, collection tins and buckets,
sponsorship forms, and STUBS
tee shirts - please call or use the Contact Us link above to ask for more information.
If you agree with our aims and objectives and would like to help in some way,
please use the Contact Us link above to get in touch and express your interest.
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25 January 2012 REVISED DATE - Due to operational reasons the STUBS London to Paris Cycle Challenge is now taking place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, from 24th-27th August. We will be leaving St Paul's on the Friday morning and riding via the shortest route to Paris, with a late afternoon return by Eurostar on Monday. Spread the word, or form a group to cycle together! For more information please visit our website www.stubs.org.uk and follow the link to the events page!
15 January 2012
15 January 2012 Great day yesterday!! Our guests from Headley Court were joind by The Forces Foxes, and all enjoyed seeing Quins triumph over Gloucester in a hard-fought match. You can order the 2012 Forces Foxes calendar online at www.forcesfoxes.com
11 January 2012 Don't miss out on a chance to run part of the Olympic route this Summer! On Sunday 8th July you can join the ASICS 10k British London Run. We have 120 Debenture places available for this very popular and oversubscribed event! Places now available from the STUBS Online Shop at http://www.secure.stubs.org.uk/shop/
04 January 2012 An enterprising group of wives and girlfriends of members of the Armed Forces have gone into the calendar business to raise money for military-themed charities.
The 12 beauties known as the "Forces Foxes" have posed for a classy 2012 calendar! All profits will go to STUBS and Hounds for Heroes! You can buy them now at http://www.forcesfoxes.com/
04 January 2012 Love cycling? Want to see Paris? Want to support a good cause?
Well you can do all three! Take part in the STUBS London to Paris Cycle Challenge on Friday 4th May! For more information visit our website www.stubs.org.uk and follow the link to our events page! Following the success of last year's event, this fantastic opportunity is available once again, so don't miss out! Spread the word, or form a group to cycle together!
