{"id":1772,"date":"2012-10-03T16:34:41","date_gmt":"2012-10-03T16:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1772"},"modified":"2012-10-03T16:34:41","modified_gmt":"2012-10-03T16:34:41","slug":"fishing-for-forces-helps-soldiers-to-unwind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/fishing-for-forces-helps-soldiers-to-unwind\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing For Forces helps soldiers to unwind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soldiers have been given the opportunity to unwind and relax at Ravensthorpe Reservoir in Nottingham.<\/p>\n<p>A number of days out have been organised by Fishing For Forces, which offers members of the military various courses and activities to sink their teeth into after they return from the front line.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the Nottingham Post, founder of the charity Bill Howell said 240 armed forces personnel have taken to the waterside in 2012 alone.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It's a great stress buster, it really is. 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