Open house
Army&You hears how a Wiltshire hospice is embracing the area's growing Service community...
MILITARY families form a high percentage of the population across Wiltshire so it’s no surprise that some of ...
A blooming good break
Close to Brockenhurst in Hampshire sits the Poppy Pod Village – a holiday and respite facility in the heart of the New Forest. Julie Mounfield, AFF’s Regional Manager South, went along with her family to find o...
Four-legged friends for life
MEET Bella, a beautiful Nordic cross, who is going to become a specialist Post Traumatic Stress Disorder assistance dog.
She is one of the animals taking part in a programme run by Service Dogs UK, which help...
The flying Brit
DAREDEVIL wingsuit jumper Fraser Corsan is hoping to soar to four world records when he faces a gravity-defying challenge in aid of Britain's Armed Forces.
Avid military supporter Fraser (pictured right) is ...
Charity supports Armed Forces carers
A GRANT of £29,489 from The Royal British Legion to Wiltshire charity Carer Support Wiltshire (CSW) will provide support for unpaid carers in the Armed Forces and veteran communities.
The money will fund the...
Veteran’s autobiography to help others find hope
ARMED Forces veteran Russell Wright has written about his own experiences of living and learning to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in a bid to help others find light at the end of the tunnel.
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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...
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.
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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...