£10k boost for Service kids in Scotland

SCOTTISH schoolchildren from a military background are set to receive an even greater education thanks to a £10,000 donation. ABF The Soldiers' Charity handed the five-figure gift to the Royal Caledonian Edu...

Fun and friendships for Little Troopers

MORE than 235 people from UK Forces families gathered in Pirbright for a special adventure weekend organised by Little Troopers. The fifth summer camp hosted by the charity was the first to welcome families...

Free summer fun for the kids

KEEP the kids busy with a week’s summer camp this July at Moorland School, Clitheroe. The camp runs from 17-22 July and 24-29 July and is free to military children. This residential camp is a chance for your...

Soldiers adopt children’s charity

A DORSET and Wiltshire-based children's hospice organisation has been selected as a British Army regiment's charity of the year. 22 Engineer Regiment, based at Perham Down in Tidworth, picked Julia's House a...

Poetry for pupils

THE National Memorial Arboretum is inviting pupils to put their creative talents to the test in a poetry competition inspired by a tree that became a poignant symbol of hope during the Battle of the Somme. T...

Homework heaven

HOMEWORK is an accepted part of every child’s schooling. But in some households it can feel like a never-ending fight to get your children to focus, particularly when your soldier is away or working long hours ...

Make Your Own Zoo

When her husband was posted to Afghanistan for a year in 2011, Tracey Radford started writing a blog. It quickly became a place to share new craft ideas and led to her first book, Make Your Own Zoo. It features...

Kids compete at squash contest

CHILDREN from across Colchester came together for a squash competition on Colchester Garrison’s courts. The Roman Cup saw 70 year three and four youngsters from nine primary schools compete at the Corporal B...

Arboretum launches half-term activities

THE abundance of wildlife on the National Memorial Arboretum’s 150-acre site in Staffordshire has provided the inspiration for a creative set of craft activities this half term. The programme, which runs fro...

AFF backs kids’ mental health campaign

THE Army Families Federation is backing a national campaign promoting positive mental health among young people. Children’s Mental Health Week 2016, which launched today (8 February), is focusing on building...