Children’s champions

CONGRATULATIONS to North Yorkshire County Council, which has been nominated as a finalist in the Children & Young People Now Awards 2015. The Council made the shortlist the Family Support Award and the P...

First service dog for veterans charity

CANINE charity Service Dogs UK was recently established to train and provide assistance dogs to support members of the Armed Forces and emergency services who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now,...

Inspirational boat building

WOUNDED, injured and sick (WIS) veterans are helping to build a unique rowing boat which will be used to compete in a world championship race next year. Participants in the project, at the National Maritime ...

Soldier has recovery off to a tee

  A SERVING soldier has praised a charity which uses golf to aid the recovery of wounded, injured and sick military personnel. Army Air Corps Warrant Officer, Neil Chantry, heard about the On Course ...

How can I add colour to my magnolia home?

If my husband could, he would ban me from home decor magazines and Pinterest boards of gorgeous rooms. Why? Because of my constant sighs and asking him: “When will we have our forever home?”, writes military wi...

How do I get out of the door on time?

FOR many families the morning rush hour is the most stressful part of the day. Everyone is trying to get ready, the clock is ticking, and it can feel as though the children are doing everything they can to make...

Why do I need a business plan?

WRITING a plan can seem daunting and can take time, but a well-thought-out business strategy will give you direction and make sure you have covered everything before you start trading,  writes Lianne Bradbury f...

A postcard from… Turkey

Army family Scottie, Kelly, Harrie and Harry the dog share their impressions of life stationed in Turkey... How long have you been an Army family? 15 years. Time in Turkey: 15 months. How many other mi...

Your views help shape Cyprus childcare

CHILDCARE provision in Cyprus is set to undergo positive changes – and thanks to your responses to an AFF survey, your views will help to shape how it is delivered on the island, writes Esther Thomas, AFF Regio...

The ripple effect widens

JULIA Molony and Sue Hawkins launched The Ripple Pond in 2012 after realising that they had no one to turn to for help. Sue said that there’s massive support available to families at first, but it’s often much...