A people’s opera

THERE is something special coming to Garsington Opera’s main stage in Stockenchurch – and Army families are invited to get involved. The Buckinghamshire-based community company is putting on a large-scale pr...

School support for Service kids

TRI-Service charity Little Troopers has launched a new educational initiative after a survey highlighted the school-related challenges faced by children in military families. Little Troopers at School, which...

School spirit helps Julia’s House hospice

PUPILS and staff at Salisbury's Chafyn Grove have raised nearly £2,000 for a children's hospice for youngsters in Wiltshire and Dorset. The school selected Julia's House as its charity of the term and the ed...

Service life captured in photo competition

FORCES Mutual has announced the winners of its Genuine Moments photography competition for the Armed Forces community. AFF is delighted to see that one of the winners was Tilly Lambert-Lee, our Paderborn Co-...

Sign up for SSAFA’s Short Breaks

SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, is taking bookings for a pair of exciting, free short breaks designed to offer new experiences and activities for children, young people and families from the Army community. ...

How can I promote my fundraising efforts?

You’ve chosen the Service charity you wish to support – now you need to spread the word. Setting up an online fundraising page can be key to your success. Lottie Hammond, charity and customer support lead at on...

Boost your career at Tidworth job fair

ARE you or your soldier in the market for new employment opportunities? If so, head down to the Armed Forces Job Fair in Tidworth next month. Taking place at Tidworth Garrison Theatre from 10am-3pm on Wednes...

National Army Museum marches towards opening

EXCITING news – London's National Army Museum is set to re-open to the public on 30 March this year following a radical transformation. The Chelsea site has been reconfigured with architects BDP to create a...

Share the love

SERVICE children’s charity Little Troopers is asking everyone to start making plans for Fundraise February. The charity has chosen Valentine's month to encourage everyone to do something fun and raise money...

Share your Scottish posting experience

AFF is calling on Army families in Scotland to take part in its latest survey to help inform us about the issues families face and any unique circumstances a Scottish posting poses. Families’ feedback will h...