Babz Kidd

Sailors’ Society aims to transform the lives of seafarers & their families at home, in port & at sea. Views are mine alone & do not reflect those of my employer

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Last few days to sign up to the world’s most famous marathon!

Join our team for a guaranteed place in #LondonMarathon 2020 and raise funds for our work helping seafarers in need.

Find out more at: https://t.co/WdczKJfsgt

#bucketlist #MondayMotivation #charity #run #csr

[Babz Kidd @BabzKidd]

Good luck & all the very best!

[HMS Oardacious @hmsoardacious]

And they’re OFF!! Thank you to all our sponsors, colleagues, friends and family who’ve got us this far. See you on the other side!! https://t.co/VYNni8k5xy

[HMS Oardacious @hmsoardacious]

And they’re OFF!! Thank you to all our sponsors, colleagues, friends and family who’ve got us this far. See you on the other side!! https://t.co/VYNni8k5xy

[Campaigning for seafarers @SeafarersWeek]

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are heading off the road and into the water for The Grand Tour presents Seamen. The trio are seen sailing through the #monsoon season in #Vietnam and #Cambodia in the 90-minute film #seamen #seafarers #fishers https://t.co/e35gK5dOqm

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

.@hmsoardacious will be the first-ever official #RoyalNavy team to take part in the toughest rowing race across the #AtlanticOcean 🚣. The team has raised £91,500 so far for the @RNRMC. The race takes place next month. Read more here: https://t.co/cc7SD2WQCU

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Is it time to give your pre-loved goods a new home?

Our UK #charityshops would love to give them a new lease of life!

We’d be grateful for #donations of clothes, toys, books, home and kitchenware.

Find your local shop here or call to arrange collection: https://t.co/oqpAdNTNw4

[HMS Oardacious @hmsoardacious]

A few phots of the Submariners sneaking out of Portsmouth Harbour on @hmsoardacious . Some awesome photos by Andy Parish from https://t.co/61cW6gdFer
The crew rowed past the iconic HMS Bristol by Whale Island before making their way into the English Channel ⛈
#hmsoardacious

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

So grateful to our #Southampton Guild #volunteers who have been busy packing parcels.

Every year they pack 5,000 gifts for #seafarers far from home at Christmas.

It may only be September but they have to get started early!!

#charitytuesday #giftoffriendship
#charity

[MSF Sea @MSF_Sea]

UPDATE: 182 survivors onboard #OceanViking have just been given the news: they have finally been granted a place of #safety!

Their relief is equaled only by our hope; that this will be the last in a shameful series of stand-offs which unnecessarily strand rescued people at sea.

[HMS Oardacious @hmsoardacious]

#askran we’re about to row across the Atlantic- can you please give us your best advice (and a shout out to HMS Oardacious- the first ever Royal Navy Submariners to row the Atlantic Ocean)

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Chaplain Frans was delighted to gift a surprise birthday cake for this Bosun’s special day! 🎂

Sometimes it’s the little things that count when you’re far from home.

Our chaplains reach out to 1,000 seafarers a day offering friendship and practical support.

#FridayFeeling

[Babz Kidd @BabzKidd]

Now that's how to do fundraising!!

[Merchant Navy Welfare Board @MNWBUK]

It's been two months since we began our #MiFi pilot project, which is funded by @Seafarers_Trust and managed bu ourselves.

Thank you to all the Port Chaplains & Ship Visitors who are using our MiFi units to help connect seafarers to their loved ones back home. 😊 #FeelGoodFriday

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

We're really looking forward to the unveiling of @hmsoardacious on 12 July at HMS Victory in #Portsmouth.

Tickets are available now: https://t.co/AskxlUYa8H with a #discount for military personnel.

All profits go to #charity so book your place now. #charitytuesday

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Get involved with our Loch Ness Challenge, 29 August - 2 September.

Paddle 60 miles in an open topped canoe along the Great Glen Fault and raise money for our global work as you take in some of the most captivating views in the world.

Register now: https://t.co/WadnHq97KS

[Greatest Hits Radio South Coast News @GHR_SouthCoast]

NEWS: Gay couple bloodied in attack on London bus after being asked to kiss. https://t.co/91QzUum464

[Sailors' Society @SailorsSociety]

Join us on board HMS Victory at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, for the unveiling of @hmsoardacious and chance to meet the crew – four serving submariners who will row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean this December.

Limited numbers, selling now at: https://t.co/WVqphmrGNM

[BySea @BySeaOrg]

Thanks for your support @ABSeagle - have a great #NorShipping2019 everyone. #NorShipping

[Merchant Navy Welfare Board @MNWBUK]

Lovely to see the #crew of Silver Wind using the #MiFi units to communicate with their friends and family back home. The video was sent to us by the Seamen's Christian Friend Society, #Belfast Port Chaplain, Sam Cowan.

[Bill and Thomas dog @Billinsoton]

So, this afternoon @rov_REX will be leaving @OceanEarthUoS @RV_Callista in a Hydrogen fuel cell car . The only emission is water. Have not seen any Hydrogen filling stations around sunny Southampton though - hope there is enough in the tank to get back to @NHM_London