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In July 2008 Major General Evelyn Webb-Carter and the historian Professor Richard Holmes will lead a horse ride across England and Wales to raise donations for the ABF. They will ride in period costume to retrace the route taken by Henry Tudor in 1485, as he rode with his army to meet King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.
The Prince Rupert Ride in 2005 raised over £50,000 for the ABF.
All donations will go towards the ABF's Current Operations Fund, supporting soldiers injured or families of those killed during Service in current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Events are planned all along the route, which will take the team via Cardigan, Newton, Shrewsbury and Cannock Chase.
The team will meet with a Richard III party in Bosworth Field on 19 July. To celebrate their arrival, there will be a Beating Retreat and freefall display.
| Date | Progress of the ride | Event | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 July | Cardiff | Dinner and talk by Dr David Starkey | Lt Col Charlie Nutting: 01874 613351 |
| 12 July | Dale | Reception at Dale Castle | Lt Col Charlie Nutting: 01874 613351 |
| 13 July | Dale to Henry's Moat | none | n/a |
| 14 July | Henry's Moat to Rhosygilwen Mansion, Cardigan | Reception at Rhosygilwen Mansion, talk by Professor Richard Holmes | Lt Col Charlie Nutting: 01874 613351 |
| 15 July | East of Machynlleth to Tynybryn, Tregynon | Buffet supper and talk by Professor Richard Holmes at Plas Dinam | Lt Col Charlie Nutting: 01874 613351 |
| 16 July | Tregynon to Shrewsbury | Reception and talk by Professor Richard Holmes at Shrewsbury School - £20 | Col Peter Knox: 01743 262570 |
| 17 July | Shrewsbury to Chillington Hall | none | n/a |
| 19 July | Osbaston to Bosworth Field | Meet with Richard III party Evening Reception - £20 Dinner and talk by Professor Richard Holmes - £50 Beating Retreat and freefall display - £5 per car | Lt Col Jack Tarr: 0115 957 2103 |
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