Archive for Douglas Bader

Flying start for new charity at Caernarfon Airport


On Saturday, 4 September, 22 disabled youngsters will get the chance to take to the air for flying lessons at a family open day for the Eagles’ Wings Trust at the Dinas Dinlle airfield.

The charity’s founder, former school teacher and flying instructor Paul Asbridge, is working with the Douglas Bader Foundation and Aerobility to make [...]

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


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 [...]

Legacy of Norfolk-based pilots lives on


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 [...]

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


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 [...]

Cycle London to Paris – 2011


[ 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), [...]

The Douglas Bader Notebooks


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 [...]

The Bader Cup – Latest Results: Stover Golf Club


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 [...]

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


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 [...]

About the DBF

The Douglas Bader Foundation needs youThe Douglas Bader Foundation exists to advance and promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons who are without one or more limbs, or otherwise physically disabled. Your support is essential as we rely entirely on donations to continue our invaluable work. read more

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Sponsors

Thank you to all the companies below for their continued support.

Pace Rehabilitation are one of the UK's leading independant rehabilitation providers Technology for people in the field of prostheses, orthoses, rehabilitation aids, wheelchairs and neurostimulation.
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years’ experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Ortho Europe, manufacturer of innovative prosthetics and Orthotics
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years’ experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Prosthetics (artificial limb) and orthotics services in the UK and 
Ireland
Irwin Mitchell solicitors - leading law firm and leading full service solicitors providing expert legal advice and legal services for you and your business Leigh Day & Co are specialist personal injury solicitors with one of the country,s largest clinical negligence and human rights teams. The firm's ethos is to ensure that the ordinary person has just as good quality legal advice as our state bodies, insurers and multi-nationals
Dorset Orthopaedic - The Art Of Living Endolite UK - Prosthetics
ProActive Prosthetics RSLSteeper - Leading the way in the fields of Prosthetics, Orthotics, Silicone Cosmeses & Assistive Technology
Pannone Kester Cunningham John Solicitors in Norwich
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