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What a FANTASTIC day with @disabledshootersGroup Eriswell Lodge all the team made us so welcome, fantastic, delicious refreshments and brilliant instructors. WE ALL HAD SO MUCH FUN ! THANK YOU SO MUCH to all who joined in on the fun and looking forward to more Please...

We had such a fantastic time in Peterborough with Elevate Fitness Gym launching the new fitness group for amputees.  Dan and Josh were our fantastic trainers and worked the equipment brillaintly for everyone's needs. Elevate's fantastic facilities, welcoming attitude...

A few days ago we had a fantastic afternoon with our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS touring @AngleseyAbbeyNT highlights were the House & beautiful white trees but all of it was utterly stunning, just missed the rain. Can’t wait to see where we end up next If you would like to...

We are now recruiting for a new member of our team. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be the key contact for our Volunteers and making sure they have outstanding support to enable them to provide exceptional peer support.  Thank you to The National Lottery Reaching...

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE PETERBOROUGH FITNESS CLUB WILL LAUNCH ON 22ND MARCH WITH ELEVATE FITNESS.  Elevate Fitness have got extensive experience supporting those with additional needs in accessing fitness and wellbeing, we are very excited to be working with...

In February we launched our new TIK TOK CHANNEL. You can follow us https://www.tiktok.com/@hellosteelbones?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  If you would like to feature on our Tik Tok channel we are building a number of compilation videos which you can...

On 21st February we launched the Cambridge Meet Up Group at Scotsdales, Great Shelford.  We had a fantastic turnout and it was wonderful to speak to amputees and their families there, some of whom we had not seen since before the Pandemic.  Conversations went from...

Our Volunteers enjoyed a very special treat courtesy of Irwin Mitchell.  This was to celebrate our first year of our formal partnership together but also to celebrate the amazing work which our volunteers do helping amputee families day in day out. We were treated to...

We would like to say a BIG BIG WELCOME TO DIANE, the newest member to the team who has been appointed Project CoOrdinator for Cambridgeshrie and Peterborough.  This role is only possible thanks to funding from The Evelyn Trust. The Project COordinator is our eyes and...

Steel Bones are launching Fitness, Wellbeing and Advice hubs for amputees in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough funded by the Evelyn Trust. These are crucial clubs to support local amputees and their families. This exciting project will enable local amputees to attend...

HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED TO OUR SURVEY. As a result, we can now plan our future activities knowing what is most important to you.  The top 3 priorities identified in the survey by respondents were: Face to Face Events Meeting others like you Maximising...

Amputee charity Steel Bones is working with the Specialist Physio team at Lister Hospital to launch a new support group for amputees and their families to connect and get to know one another.   The past couple of years have been extremely tough for everyone and...

Join us on Thursday 19th January 2023 10.30am for a Coffee catch Up and we shall be joined at 11am for a half hour expert session on: Coping financially in uncertain times with Finance Experts from Irwin Mitchell Ed and Dawn, Irwin Mitchell’s Financial experts, will...

JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Steel Bones Hubs Area Co Ordinator Responsible to: Director 1 year contract £24,960 pro rata before tax 10 hours per week THIS IS A QUICK TURNAROUND APPLCIATION AS WE NEED TO LAUNCH THE PROJECT ASAP.  PLEASE...

We are always looking for ways to hear what our community wants and needs and assurance that we are providing a quality service for YOU ! Therefore, we would really value your thoughts. To help us, would you be willing to complete this short, three question survey (it...

CALLING ALL PETERBOROUGH RESIDENTS on low incomes - Message from Local charity called Evolve: We have funding for those earning £10K or less per year and living in and around Peterborough (PE1 to PE11) on a heavily subsidised basis. The client will be asked to...

Simply amazing to celebrate our first Steel Bones Christmas Party in 3 years! HUGE THANK YOU TO all who came and everyone who helped make it possible including a very magical visit from Mr and Mrs Claus thanks to the Rotary Club of Brandon and District. Father...