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My name is Jane and I am 42 years old. I have been a triple amputee for nearly 25 years after contracting meningitis and septicaemia at the age of 17. I lost my right leg below the knee, my left forefoot and heel and all fingers and thumb on my right hand. Luckily, I...

My name is Ann-Marie, I’m 38 and live with my husband who is 40. He loves cooking and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Together we love live music, art, sneaker culture, tobogganing and all things Japan related. We’ve been to Japan twice and hope we’ll be lucky enough to get the...

Traveling the world can be one of life’s most enriching experiences, but for many disabled travelers, finding the right travel insurance can be a daunting challenge. When planning a trip, ensuring you have adequate coverage becomes essential, particularly if you live...

Dear Steel Bones Families We hope this finds you well. We will be hosting the AGM in person and online to enable as many of you to join as possible from across England and Wales.   As a valued member of our Steel Bones community, we formally invite you and your family...

After the London meet up, Ann-Marie visited a Art exhibition nearby and she lvoed it so we asked her to write soem words so we could share with you all.  Thanks so much Anne-Marie for sharing your experiences ... The Vinyl Factory at 180 Studios presents REVERB. A...

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW TEAM MEMBER WE ARE RECRUITING.  THIS ROLE IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH THE FUNDING WE RECEIVE FROM THE NATIONAL LOTTERY REACHING COMMUNITIES FUND HUBS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR ROLE HOURS: 20 HOURS SALARY: £29,120 PRO RATA £14560 FOR 20...

WE DID IT 20 miles on the legendary Sudbury 2 Sea challenge smashed it ! The sheer determination, strength and cracking sense of humours made this a phenomenal weekend with extraordinary team spirit. We are blown away THANK YOU TO ALL WHO have DONATED we have raised...

We have loved seeing you at all the recent meet ups - thank you so much for coming. You can see all the events coming up at www.steelbonesuk.co.uk/events Click here to listen to Wendy on the radio talking about the Norwich Fitness Club:...

Huge thank you and well done to our amazing team: Wendy, Paul, Colin, Keira and Rachel who recently visited a school in Norfolk to help the amazing pupils there learn about inclusiveness and adapted lives. You can see a wonderful message from one of the staff and news...

Hi. It’s Forbes Mutch here. You may have read my blog earlier this year when I supported my wife Jenny as she walked Offa’s Dyke in Wales to raise money for Steel Bones. That was fun but the weather wasn’t brilliant, so this September we decided to go cycling in the...

Hi my name is Danny Smith I am 47 years old from Cambourne near Cambridge. I live with my partner Kirsty and our two French bulldogs Frankie and Holly. I have two children who I'm immensely proud of, my daughter Regan (19) who is currently studying mental health...

Big thank you to Keiran from Access Driving who provided a superb and really helpful expert hour on accessible driving.  The recording link will be uploaded as soon as it is available. In the meantime pelase see some bullet point notes which the team took throughout...

Steel Bones Canoe Challenge: August Update We’re now less than three weeks away from the big day, and final preparations are moving at a fast pace! Excitement is building as we approach the challenge, and we’re thrilled to report that all our available training...

On 21st July, Steel Bones hosted its 8th Annual Celebration Day.  A day designed to untie the amputee community including professionals and enjoy a day of fun, games, workshops, delicious food, face painting, ice cream, music and prizes. This is a free day so that...

We would love to catch up with you at our events and activitis planned. Please check out this website for all the information: www.steelbones.co.uk/events  Or ring us on 01223734000 email hello@steelbone.co.uk

Our Canoe Challenge 2024 is happening only thanks to the incredible support of Sudbury Canoe Club.  It is designed to suit all levels of those who enjoy water and canoeing.  The challenge is Sudbury to the Sea, 26 miles spread over 2 days with a night camping at...