BOMB DISPOSAL HERO AND GEORGE CROSS HOLDER IS GUEST AT SPORTEDD
A bomb disposal expert who was awarded the George Cross (GC) for courage will be this week’s special guest at SporTedd.
Under the scorching Afghanistan sun, Kim Hughes GC stood before seven interconnected explosive devices.
One wrong move would kill everyone. He looked, then did something that astonished everyone… he removed all his protective gear so he wasn’t slowed down by it and dismantled every device with his bare hands.
Now he’s coming to Teddington to talk about his incredible life….An Evening with a Living Legend
Join us for an absolutely gripping evening with one of only 74 living recipients of the George Cross—Britain’s highest award for gallantry.
Kim Hughes didn’t just risk his life in Afghanistan; he redefined what courage means in modern warfare.
- 120 explosive devices successfully disarmed during a single tour
- Performed what military chiefs called “the single most outstanding act of explosive ordnance disposal ever recorded in Afghanistan”
- Chose to work without protective clothing when lives hung in the balance
- Awarded the George Cross at Buckingham Palace in 2010
Why You Cannot Miss This
This isn’t just another military talk. This is your chance to hear first hand from someone who faced death daily and lived to tell the tale.
Kim’s stories go beyond heroism—they’re about split-second decisions, the weight of responsibility, and the extraordinary mental strength required to do “the most dangerous job in the world.”
“It’s tough out there – it’s a war zone. But it’s my job. That’s what I am paid to do.” — Kim Hughes
His humility belies acts of such incredible bravery that they defy belief. Yet every word is true, every story authenticated by the highest military honours.
YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT KIM HUGHES HEROISM HERE; Kim Hughes (British Army soldier) – Wikipedia
Reserve Your Place Now
When: Wednesday 3rd September
Where: The Wharf
What to Expect: Fascinating insights, gripping stories, and anunforgettable evening with a genuine British hero
This is more than an event—it’s a privilege to hear from someone whose courage saved countless lives whilst staring death in the face, again and again.
The event will include a fabulous 3 course dinner with wine and is priced at £75 per head.
Spaces are limited.
Book here to avoid disappointment
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