Articles by Richard Hemley

Articles by Richard Hemley

Field full of poppies.
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Remembrance Day 2025

This Tuesday marks Remembrance Day, when the whole country will pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of our armed forces.

Goodbye, farewell, so long
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Goodbye, farewell, so long

It is with great sadness that we bid a fond farewell to the legend that is Hedley Featherstone.

Women’s Rugby is worth a try
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Women’s Rugby is worth a try

As one of the most popular sports in the UK, rugby is gaining huge traction, especially for women in the competitive leagues.

A member's CSSC savings journey
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A member's CSSC savings journey

“As a cautious individual, saving money was one of the main reasons I joined CSSC. So, once I discovered how easy it was to use and how many of the ‘normal’ retailers I use every week are on CSSC savings, I was ‘all-in’.”

Culzean Castle in Scotland
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A Summer of National Treasures

While summer is upon us, why not visit an English Heritage, Cadw or National trust for Scotland site and support the nation’s treasures?

Happy girl seated at cinema eating popcorn
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Summer Cinema Sensations

The hottest new movies to keep you entertained.

Merit Award Winners
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Merit Award Winners

At the annual CSSC awards dinner, for many in attendance, the highlight of the ceremony is often the presentation of the Merit Awards. 

Get the most from CSSC with our savings portal, CSSC savings – by Richard Hemley
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Get the most from CSSC with our savings portal, CSSC savings – by Richard Hemley

Whether you used to sail, already sail or just fancy having a go, you will always be assured a warm welcome and looked after by the Rutland Civil Service Sailing Club members.

Fancy a Saturday Taster Sail?
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Fancy a Saturday Taster Sail?

Whether you used to sail, already sail or just fancy having a go, you will always be assured a warm welcome and looked after by the Rutland Civil Service Sailing Club members.

A volunteering day at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo – Richard Hemley
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A volunteering day at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo – Richard Hemley

A team from CSSC headed to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to volunteer with the Avian team. 

Calling all movie moguls, film fanatics and cinema serialists – by Richard Hemley
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Calling all movie moguls, film fanatics and cinema serialists – by Richard Hemley

As a movie fan, CSSC’s great value cinema tickets are one of my favourite benefits, and one of the many reasons I’ve been a member of CSSC for more than five years.  

CSSC membership card on your phone’s digital wallet.
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Exciting news about your membership card

As part of our continual drive to always improve your CSSC membership, we are delighted to announce the exciting launch of the next phase of our digital membership card.