Retired soldier, outdoor educator, runner, cyclist, husband, and father.
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Jeff Farnes retweeted
As we head into the summer holidays and enjoy the wonderful Worcestershire countryside, please watch out for ticks & other creepy crawlies.
@UKHSA has compiled this guide to help us protect ourselves.
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/04/13…
#BeLymeAware #BeTickAware
ALT Picture of a one penny coin with 4 different ticks alongside to show perspective of size. Text says tick sizes compared to a one penny coin. Image of tick in skin with tweezers grabbing the tick close to the skin. Text says tick removal with tweezers. hashtags says #betickaware and #belymeaware
ALT Picture of a tick attached to skin with banner of text saying tick attached to skin. Banner at top says #BeTickaware. Banner towards the bottom says #BeLymeAware. Banner at bottom says www.worcestershire.gov.uk and shows the Worcestershire County council logo.
ALT Picture of a tick under hair with banner of text saying tick under hair. Banner at top says #BeTickaware. Banner towards the bottom says #BeLymeAware. Banner at bottom says www.worcestershire.gov.uk and shows the Worcestershire County council logo.
ALT Picture of a leg with a rash with text saying Lyme disease bullseye rash. Banner at top says #BeTickaware. Banner towards the bottom says #BeLymeAware. Banner at bottom says www.worcestershire.gov.uk and shows the Worcestershire County council logo.
Jeff Farnes retweeted
Please can we take a moment to celebrate the very act of celebration, to salute the spirit that brings these people to the top of a mountain in pilgrimage. There is simply no sport like this. Nothing hits like this. @ThibautPinot @GroupamaFDJ @LeTour @eurosport @gcntweet
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Many people at some point in life find themselves in a “dark place”. You may struggle in this place for what seems like a lifetime; or you might just momentarily fall into that place sometime in the future. The truth is, while there may be people around you to help or guide you, you are on your own in this. Do whatever it takes to find your light, and bring yourself back.
This short film called “Just Come Back” comes from the heart. There was no sponsorship nor is there any deliberate product placement.
I don’t have all the answers. In this film, I show the things which have helped me but, you do what works for you. This all lead to the final message of this film:
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO GO IT ALONE
DO WHATEVER IT TAKES
JUST COME BACK
I posted this film I made with @TylerPalmerFilm on Instagram last December. Please share this if you think it could help someone today 🏴☠️
#justcomeback #spreadtheword
Jeff Farnes retweeted
649 days since Taliban banned girls from going to school & 189 days since they banned women from university.
Thank you to @bradfordlitfest for providing a platform to discuss Afghanistan’s women with @christinalamb, @RabiaNasimi and @ParwanaFayyaz 🗣️
bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/…
Jeff Farnes retweeted
#OnThisDay Centenary of the laying of the Foundation stone of the The Armoury building by @OldBromsgrovian Brigadier-General Ternan, C.M.C., D.S.O. Photograph of the building from The Bromsgrovian 1925 #SchoolArchives #BromsCCF
Jeff Farnes retweeted
Tens of thousands of people who fought and worked with the West in Afghanistan are still left behind, hunted by the Taliban.
Their lives have been destroyed because they were our allies and we betrayed them.
We owe them so much more, and so much better. 🇦🇫
Jeff Farnes retweeted
644 days since Taliban banned girls aged over 11 from going to school in Afghanistan.
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends”
aljazeera.com/amp/news/2023/…
Jeff Farnes retweeted
The PARAs are recruiting now! Join the elite like these Paratroopers passing off the parade square at @ITC_Catterick on their journey to 2 or 3 PARA 🇬🇧🆎️ Follow this link ➡️jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/infan… @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy #Readyforanything
Jeff Farnes retweeted
638 days since the Taliban banned teenage girls from going to school in Afghanistan. And 178 days since they banned women from university.
Education is a human right, not a privilege.
Jeff Farnes retweeted
BREAKING NEWS – Hari Budha Magar creates history as he successfully conquers Everest
At around 3pm on May 19th, Hari stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the first ever double above-knee amputee to scale Mt Everest.
Thirteen years after losing his legs in Afghanistan, Hari has proved disability is no barrier to reaching the 8,849 metre peak.
Hari’s climb was made possible by a world class team of Nepalese climbers, led by Expedition Leader @krisnathapa22 . At the top, Hari shouted “We did it!”, a reference to, and in recognition of, the team effort that enabled this success.
Over a satellite phone call, made possible by @NSSLGlobal to his team off the mountain, he added; “That was tough. Harder than I could have ever imagined. We just had to carry on and push for the top, no matter how much it hurt or how long it took. If I can climb to the top of the world then anyone, regardless of their disability, can achieve their dream. No matter how big your dreams, no matter how challenging your disability, with the right mindset anything is possible.
“When things got really tough it was the thought of my amazing family and everyone who's helped me get onto the mountain that pushed me to the top. Without the support of so many this expedition simply wouldn't have been possible.”
Hari is now safely down at basecamp and is urging supporters from around the world to dig deep as he raises money for five veteran charities including Team Forces, the Gurkha Welfare Trust, Pilgrim Bandits, Blesma, and On Course Foundation, with the aim of raising over £884,900, the height of Everest plus two zeros. To support Hari’s Everest appeal, visit crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hariever…
To make this climb happen, Hari has been supported by over 30 organisations including @TeamArmyUK, @Barrattplc, @brandingscience, @ottobockuk, @Therabody and the Oriental Club, plus over 600 individuals. Support for which he is immensely grateful and without which the attempt would not have happened.
Thank you everyone for believing in Hari, you have all been a part of creating history.
PICTURES FROM THE EVEREST SUMMIT COMING 21st MAY. Image used is from Mera Peak summit.
Jeff Farnes retweeted
Pls Share😁
My 9yr old son is climbing the highest mountain in North Africa for @stgemmashospice in memory of his mum who died from cancer 2 yrs ago. At 14,000ft & 4 days to reach the summit-it’s by far his hardest challenge to date.
Pls sponsor him here➡️bit.ly/44XjX08
Jeff Farnes retweeted
Cheers to the policeman in the puddle yesterday and his colleagues trying to keep a straight face every time this happened. They kept us entertained in the rain! #Coronation
#BestofBritish @GBNEWS
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In celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend, we’re giving you the chance to win our brand-new RF Insulated Jacket.
For the chance to win,
1.Follow us @keela_tactical
2.RT this post
Competition ends Wednesday 10th May 2023.
Jeff Farnes retweeted
Remembering PC Yvonne Fletcher, of the Metropolitan Police. Murdered on duty on this day in 1984. She was 25. We will remember her. #LestWeForget
