May 14th 2026 – FFF Tour of Tedworth House
Having received an invitation to tour the Battle Back facilities for WIS personnel at Tedworth House. A group of FFF mentors were received very warmly upon arrival.
WO2 Daz Crowle slipped into Tour guide mode and we spent almost two hours being shown the extraordinary work he and his associates achieve organising many other pursuits for our WIS such as kayaking, surfing and outward bound days to aid those wounded in conflict and related ailments.
We were allowed to tour the facility that has numerous classrooms for everything from arts and crafts to bookbinding to model making and gardening which was most enlightening. With many plants and foods grown in house. There are also numerous specialist facilities such as Hydro pools and Yoga rooms attended by very qualified instructors to aid those suffering from physical wounds as well as trauma, PTSD and related ailments.
The exercise facilities were very impressive with a variety of weight lifting equipment, exercise bikes and various other forms of exercise equipment throughout the gymnasium with the addition of an electronic Ski slope with all the accessories for those who may have lost limbs enabling them to get out on the slopes when the opportunity arises. Ski trips are also organised by Daz and team a keen skier and cyclist himself. The pictures say it all.
It has been proven time and again that fishing plays a small but important therapeutic part in the recovery of those wounded in service although when our guests from Battle Back arrive at our events there are the usual signs of trepidation on their part but the day always ends with them asking “when is the next one” so we seem to have the correct formulae and great mentors.
The tour ended with a very nice lunch and lots of conflab with several of the BB team including the OC who was vociferous with his praise and thanks for all we do and he threatened to join us when he can fit it in but like Daz his workload is phenomenal.
We may organise another tour later in the year subject to Daz’s schedule for those who could not join us on this visit and I will cascade the details out to all once a date is agreed.
Whilst our contribution may be small compared to other better funded organisations the recognition of what we do (the mentors mainly) is considered by the team at BB as an invaluable addition to the recovery of those who join us at the waterside.
I know you will endeavour to keep that in mind for as long as possible, as your support, as I have often said, is also invaluable as it you who form and make Fishing For Forces.
My best
Bill Howell
Founder, teaboy dogsbody etc etc.
WO2 Daz Crowle slipped into Tour guide mode and we spent almost two hours being shown the extraordinary work he and his associates achieve organising many other pursuits for our WIS such as kayaking, surfing and outward bound days to aid those wounded in conflict and related ailments.
We were allowed to tour the facility that has numerous classrooms for everything from arts and crafts to bookbinding to model making and gardening which was most enlightening. With many plants and foods grown in house. There are also numerous specialist facilities such as Hydro pools and Yoga rooms attended by very qualified instructors to aid those suffering from physical wounds as well as trauma, PTSD and related ailments.
The exercise facilities were very impressive with a variety of weight lifting equipment, exercise bikes and various other forms of exercise equipment throughout the gymnasium with the addition of an electronic Ski slope with all the accessories for those who may have lost limbs enabling them to get out on the slopes when the opportunity arises. Ski trips are also organised by Daz and team a keen skier and cyclist himself. The pictures say it all.
It has been proven time and again that fishing plays a small but important therapeutic part in the recovery of those wounded in service although when our guests from Battle Back arrive at our events there are the usual signs of trepidation on their part but the day always ends with them asking “when is the next one” so we seem to have the correct formulae and great mentors.
The tour ended with a very nice lunch and lots of conflab with several of the BB team including the OC who was vociferous with his praise and thanks for all we do and he threatened to join us when he can fit it in but like Daz his workload is phenomenal.
We may organise another tour later in the year subject to Daz’s schedule for those who could not join us on this visit and I will cascade the details out to all once a date is agreed.
Whilst our contribution may be small compared to other better funded organisations the recognition of what we do (the mentors mainly) is considered by the team at BB as an invaluable addition to the recovery of those who join us at the waterside.
I know you will endeavour to keep that in mind for as long as possible, as your support, as I have often said, is also invaluable as it you who form and make Fishing For Forces.
My best
Bill Howell
Founder, teaboy dogsbody etc etc.
