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SBT With Jim Wilde

Jim’s Back and Fighting Hard

Well, what a and we are sure that you will have suggestions on how those
busy couple of sort of problems can be addressed. If you have any ideas or
months. A very suggestions that you think may help in this area, please drop
busy time for the us a line to any one of the following emails addresses:
magazine, and the folks
that drive it. The opening of the Tommy Atkins Centre was a jim@sandbagtimes.com
pivotal moment for us. We now have a fully functional pablo@sandbagtimes.com
Veterans Centre in Worcester, and we are already making a jane@sandbagtimes.com
difference to many veterans lives. The "Rewind Trauma
Therapy" facility is under way, and I am convinced the work of Alternatively, find us at www.sandbagtimes.co.uk
Dr Muss and his team will make a huge difference to those
that need treatment for PTSD and associated mental issues. Of course, we also have our radio channel which can be
accessed at:
There has been plenty of news for inclusion this month, and
Pablo has to work wonders to get as much of it into issue that www.sandbagtimes.co.uk/sbt-radio/
he can. The media and press still reflect our work, which con-
tinues to promote awareness for Veterans issues, including We are on air Monday - Friday from 10am - 2pm playing
the continuing focus on Veterans Suicides, and the action requests, and addressing all sorts of issues. We have a chat
needed to mitigate and reduce the unprecedented losses we room where you can ask questions, submit requests, and
are enduring. Over the last year, I have been working with generally shoot the breeze with like-minded individuals. Pop
"Veterans United Against Suicide", and Jeff Williams and the in, you might enjoy it!.
team, with the focus on raising the awareness for these
issues. A big thank you to Jeff, for his continued dedication Whilst on that subject, we are always on the lookout for new
and hard work in this area. talent, so if you are a budding DJ, or fancy having a go at
broadcasting, be sure to drop us a line on anyone of the
We have managed to get various posts into the media, and by above links. We will make sure you have all you need to get
the time you read this, I hope to have appeared on ITV News, on air, and set you up for connection to the world :).
speaking about the way forward, and what can be done that
will offer support and awareness to those that need it. I am Okay folks, gonna keep this relatively short this month, as I
still of the opinion, that mental health training needs to be know Pablo is limited on real estate! As always, thank you for
included in all aspects of basic training of those joining the supporting the magazine, and make sure you subscribe to
Military, in order that personnel are aware of the likely impact ensure you get the latest news sent directly to your inbox.
that serving in a combat zone may bring. There are many Stay safe wherever you are, and remember, check on your
organisations out there that are working hard to find solutions buddies from time to time.... It may save a life.
to what has become a major talking point in the veterans com-
munities. Jim Wilde
Over the coming weeks and months, we intend to get out and
about and visit some of the Armed Forces Breakfast Clubs,
and talk to many of you about how civilian life is treating you,
and some of the challenges you may have faced during your
transition from the Military into your new job/life. There is a
huge resource of knowledge in these clubs, and we should
tap into that, and use the experiences and ideas that this huge
veterans community can offer.

Not everyone leaves the forces without some sort of upheaval,

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