Sgt Adrian Gurney (Devon & Cornwall Police) explains how he is raising money for Commando 999 this year. Remember team…every penny counts!!

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It has long been a practice for local clubs and charities to raise money for their cause by carrying out bag packing events at local supermarkets / superstores.

Many of the well known outlets are more than happy to oblige community groups / charities as in some cases they will take a percentage for their own nominated store charity (normally 10%).  Most will be even Continue Reading

Who we are;

Mark Robinson is a serving Police Constable with Grampian Police (who is pictured with a 1400 GTR Kawasaki, similar to the machine to be loaned by Kawasaki (UK) for the event). Three other off duty colleagues may also participate in the ride.

What we are doing;

On Tuesday 17 April 2012 we are undertaking a 10 day sponsored motorcycle ride affectionaltely called ‘GOING THE EXTRA MILE’, in aid of the Royal Marine Association through  ‘COMMANDO999′  to raise funds for injured ‘Royals’ for recuparation on return to the UK from overseas conflicts. The much needed funding will include onward care and welfare for the lifetime of the servicmen. We will be riding motorcycles kindly loaned by Kawasaki (UK) around all 51 Scottish, English and Welsh Police Forces with stops at all head quarters to collect donations. Continue Reading

- OPERATION COMMANDO -

Repel Hostile Forces with The Royal Marines
Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Royal Marine for the Weekend?
Prepare to Move Out: October 5th -7th 2012

Location for Battle: Bluestone, National Park, Wales. “Hostile forces have landed on a remote coastline. They are Continue Reading

Undertake a mission with the Royal Marines that will

test your physical endurance, mental ability,

teamwork and leadership skills.

Given the scale and impact of this years speedmarch, I thought only right in a very small way, to ‘debrief’ our run for the sake of prosperity and to thank all those involved. I must apoligise for taking a week to get this done…knackered!!

Pictures can be seen on our Flickr photo gallery.

2011 will, for both Ray Mead and I, be the year that significant challenges were overcome in staging the speedmarch…primarily because of the clash in the diary with the Lord Mayors Show. All at Commando 999 remain deeply grateful to all concerned in the planning and implementation of the Lord Mayors Show for allowing the run to happen.

Jim Hunt, Mark ‘Slag’ Hoar and big Al left Commando Training Centre amid of flurry of local and national press bought about by lovely Lydia Cross and her Dad Tony (who has a former green lid holder promises to run the event next year with us), to Yomp to London. Continue Reading

Former WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World David Haye, will be joining those of us are attending the Grand Connaught Rooms for dinner this Saturday. Continue Reading

Ten-year-old Double Amputee, Lydia Cross, joins Local Policemen in 185-Mile Military ‘Yomp’ to Raise £1m for Commando 999

Ten-year-old Lydia Cross, who lost both legs to meningitis back in 2003, is determined to do what she can to help injured servicemen in the Royal Marines family.

This morning, Lydia joined local policemen Jim Hunt and Mark Hoar from Avon & Somerset Police as they attempt a grueling 185 mile ‘yomping’ challenge all the way from the home of the Royal Marines, Lympstone, to Central London. Continue Reading

Former ‘Royal’ and more recently – ‘Trans Tayside Challenge’ lead Conrad Trickett, together with myself and Josie are this evening attending a fundraising dinner for Commando 999 at Carnoustie Golf Club…just down the road from RM Condor. Continue Reading

Are you tough enough

The Namib Desert Challenge in Namibia is a 220km (132 miles), multi-day extreme endurance footrace which will take place 26^th – 30^th March 2012, it will test both your physical and mental limits. Competitors originate from all four corners of the globe and will test themselves against the elements – extreme heat, Continue Reading

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the Royal Marines Association (Poole Branch) we invite you to join us on Tuesday, 30^th August at 12 noon at the College Farm Inn, Majors Road, Watchfield (SN6 8TQ) for the unveiling of plaque to commemorate all those that have regularly manned the ‘Vigil Point’ on the A420 outside the UKDA. Continue Reading