Frontline workers together in song
Although face-to face rehearsals for Military Wives Choirs are currently on pause, members are holding weekly virtual rehearsals, including many who are also key workers, joining the frontline in the battle aga...
Veterans’ stories build resilience in schools
The powerful stories of how injured veterans tackled adversity are helping children to cope with the pressures of lockdown during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Making Generation R programme of workshops, created by...
Grateful soldier embarks on epic endurance event
SERVICEMAN Marc Johnston has signed up to complete an incredible cycling and running challenge to raise money for charities which supported wife Victoria when she was diagnosed with cancer.
The couple were t...
Tommy’s teams up with tots
BABIES and children from Dorset & Salisbury will be donning their tiaras and tri-corn hats during their weekly swimming class to raise money for baby charity Tommy’s as they take part in a ‘Splashathon’ fun...
Apply now for Big Salute funds
THE BFBS Big Salute fundraising campaign is inviting forces charities to apply for project-based grants.
Nicky Ness, director of forces broadcasting and entertainment, said: “We are keen to hear from armed f...
Ready for a break?
THIS October, come and join the SSAFA family for a fun-filled break open exclusively to military families with children who have additional needs and disabilities – and siblings are welcome too.
The Family ...
Gunner lottery gets go-ahead
THE Royal Artillery Charities, responsible for the network that supports Gunners and their families throughout their lives, has launched The Gunner Lottery.
Open to the general public and offering a £25,000...
Fly the flag for forces veterans
THE man known as the sewing soldier from the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, is calling on your help in his mission to assist homeless veterans.
Colonel Neil Stace is spearheading Flags of Thanks – a nation...
Horticultural helper
SERVICE personnel and veterans are learning about land-based post-military careers thanks to courses run by a specialist charity.
Lance Corporal Jim Hill
Highground, which was established in 2013 by Anna...
Mortgage broker masters mountain-sized challenge
MEET Des Lally, who has completed an epic challenge to scale Pen Y Fan, southern Britain’s highest peak 365 times in 365 days, raising more than £55,000 for Cancer Research UK and Help for Heroes in the process...