SAS hero to speak in Blackpool

Robin Horsfall, one of the members of the Special Air Service (SAS) that freed the hostages from the Iranian Embassy siege in 1980 is coming to Blackpool and will give an after dinner talk, followed by answering questions on the September 9 2023.
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Robin has led an amazing life. During his talks, attendees will discover fascinating stories from his extensive military career and how they relate to his underlying theme of overcoming adversity.

He was a boy soldier at fifteen, a paratrooper at seventeen and an SAS soldier at twenty-one. He fought in five wars as a front line soldier, was a Royal Marine Sniper and a top bodyguard. He was also one of the UK’s first Paramedics and ran clinics all over the world.

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Robin was a member of the SAS counter-terrorist team that assaulted the Iranian Embassy in London in 1980, helping to rescue the nineteen hostages who had been held for six days.

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Robin Horsfall

He shares details on the SAS selection process, SAS operations Banner, Nimrod and Mikado in the 1980’s and aims to inspire people to change their direction and take control of their lives.

The event is a dinner, with Robin in attendance, followed by his presentation, questions and a book signing opportunity. The talk is exclusively for the dinner attendees. The dinner is at the Savoy Hotel, Blackpool on September 9 at 7pm.

A charity raffle will take place with all proceeds split between Trinity Hospice and SSAFA the armed forced charity and Robin has promised to supply "something special' as a raffle prize.

All are welcome to attend, please book tickets at https://3854lodge.org.uk/