Tall task promotes mental health

A MILITARY team has headed to the world’s tallest mountain to embark on a mission to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The British Army Everest 2015 group travelled to Kathmandu at th...

Something on your mind?

FORCESLINE is a free and confidential telephone helpline and email service that provides support for both current and ex-Servicemen and women and their families. It is completely independent of the military cha...

Couple prepare for marathon challenge

AN ARMY veteran who was injured in Afghanistan will be joined by his wife when the couple take on April’s London Marathon in aid of Blesma, The Limbless Veterans charity. Andrew Stockton and wife Emma, of Li...

A tribute to Forces’ horses

A BID to honour horses at Staffordshire’s National Memorial Arboretum is a step closer to reality after Olympic dressage rider Richard Davison marked the spot where a statue will be sited. Richard was joined...

Teacher launches inspirational charity

A TEACHER from Hampshire has established a charity to inspire young people and raise money for those injured in the Armed Forces and emergency services. Danny Glavin founded The Inspiration Federation follow...

Ayrshire vets scoop marmalade award

MARMALADE made by Armed Forces veterans at an Ayr gardening therapy project has scooped a best-in-show prize at the World’s Original Marmalade Awards. Gardening Leave – a charity that helps veterans with men...

Veterans’ charity helps local community

A TEAM of veterans from Launchpad – a charity which provides affordable housing with on-site support to Forces veterans and their partners – have come to the aid of their local community with two new projects. ...

Sheeran supports school’s charity single

SUPERSTAR musician Ed Sheeran has lent his support to a school’s charity single recorded by one of its students who met the singer-songwriter at one of his concerts. The Brit Award-winner has featured the so...

A scoot around Britain for Help for Heroes

FORMER soldier Mark Newton visited Help for Heroes Recovery Centre Tedworth House recently during his 11,000 mile journey around Britain… on his mobility scooter! Mark, 48, previously served with the 1st The...

Sterling support for Service leavers

IF your soldier is leaving the Army, then Hire a Hero is here to help them make the transition from Service to civilian life. The charity's new career coaching service, along with changes to its ongoing ment...