Kettlebells help Carolyn ring the changes

WHEN Army wife Carolyn Done travelled to London a decade ago to watch husband Mike run the capital city’s famous marathon, the occasion sparked a healthy transformation in her own life. “I was totally inspir...

Become a childminder in BFG

IF YOU are living in British Forces Germany and are considering becoming a childminder, there’s lots of help and information available to guide you through the process, according to childminding co-ordinator Jo...

AFF on the road

AFF’s Germany Roadshow in Montgomery’s Bar, Paderborn, was one of our most successful ever, with a high turnout of families taking the chance to speak directly to the chain of command and experts from all walks...

Faith in the Falklands

A SIKH in the British Army has raised awareness of his faith in one of the most remote parts of the world by holding a "turban day" in the Falkland Islands. Lance Corporal Manpreet Singh Lally, a communicati...

Choir’s poignant performances

SINGERS from Shorncliffe Military Wives Choir travelled to Belgium for a trio of performances commemorating soldiers who fought and died during the First World War. The group, from Sir John Moore Barracks, F...

Put your best foot forward for wounded veterans

A MILITARY charity is asking people to put their best foot forward this Christmas by taking part in a fundraising walk to support wounded ex-Service personnel. Walking With The Wounded's (WWTW) Walking Home ...

Canine counselling

WHEN the mental and physical effects of a life-long vestibular disorder forced him to move back to his mother's house for help, Service veteran Nick Taylor found extra support in the form of a four-legged frien...

For the love of horses

SERVING soldier Moi Watson rode and walked 100 miles in 100 days to raise £600 for a charity dedicated to improving the lives of working horses across the world. Moi, who serves in the Royal Logistics Corps...

Troops help charity shop

SOLDIERS from 26 Engineer Regiment have been on a mission to decorate the inside of the new Julia’s House charity shop in Salisbury. Troops went in armed with paint rollers to spruce up the walls of the new ...

ABF launches Big Curry 2017

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity has launched its Big Curry for 2017. Now in its 11th year, The Big Curry embraces the British Army’s long tradition of eating a curry together and offers families, friends, colleagu...