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The Douglas Bader Foundation is a charity organisation, formed in honour of Sir Douglas Bader in 1982 by family and friends, many of whom had flown side by side with Douglas during World War 2. Douglas was honoured in 1976 with a Knighthood for his contribution and work on behalf of the disabled. The mission of the foundation is to continue Douglas' work in conjunction with and on behalf of individuals with a disability.

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Bader Golf Reports, News

The Bader Cup – Last Regional Final Results. Victory for mother and son team.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

THE BADER CUP is now recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament and, thanks to the hard work, dedication and support of those involved, annually raises a considerable amount of money for the Douglas Bader Foundation. For more information, please visit The Bader Cup Website. You will find a link at the bottom [...]

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Legacy of Norfolk-based pilots lives on

Friday, August 27th, 2010

ALEX HURRELL
Menus signed by some of the Battle of Britain’s bravest pilots, including men who served with distinction on Norfolk RAF bases, have turned up unexpectedly on the eve of the conflict’s 70th anniversary.
The wife and five daughters of the late Air Vice Marshal Freddie Hurrell, including two who live in Norfolk, were thrilled earlier [...]

Bader Golf Reports, News

The Bader Cup – Latest Results in from Ely City and Aldwickbury Park Golf Clubs

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

THE BADER CUP is now recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament and, thanks to the hard work, dedication and support of those involved, annually raises a considerable amount of money for the Douglas Bader Foundation. For more information, please visit The Bader Cup Website. You will find a link at the bottom [...]

Event Diary, News

Cycle London to Paris – 2011

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

[ September 30, 2011 12:00 am to October 3, 2011 12:00 am. ] THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY!
Would you like to join the Douglas Bader Foundation, Limbless Association and Limb Power on this great adventure?

We need 30 people to ride alongside a team of amputees, healthcare professionals and friends.

As well as getting fit and having a thoroughly enjoyable and challenging ride (with a great location at the end of it), [...]

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The Douglas Bader Notebooks

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Last weekend, on the 14th August, we took my mother, Joan Bader, to the Eastbourne Airbourne Airshow. We had gone by a curiously circuitous route, having been initially invited by Ian Mantel who had organised my mother’s travel insurance to South Africa in February and had asked if her name “had anything to do with [...]

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The Amputee Games 2010

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

The 2010 Amputee Games took place last weekend (14th and 15th August) and were a great success. Many new amputees were able to try different sports, some with a view to possibly taking part in the 2012 Paralympic Games.
We will be publishing reports as they come in and would love to hear from you if [...]

Bader Golf Reports, News

The Bader Cup – Latest Results: Stover Golf Club

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

THE BADER CUP is now recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament and, thanks to the hard work, dedication and support of those involved, annually raises a considerable amount of money for the Douglas Bader Foundation. For more information, please visit The Bader Cup Website. You will find a link at the bottom [...]

Bader Golf Reports, News

The Bader Cup – Latest Results: Market Rasen & District Golf Club

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

The Bader Cup is now recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament and, thanks to the hard work, dedication and support of those involved, annually raises a considerable amount of money for the Douglas Bader Foundation. For more information, please visit The Bader Cup Website. You will find a link on the Results Page.
We [...]