Children’s champions

CONGRATULATIONS to North Yorkshire County Council, which has been nominated as a finalist in the Children & Young People Now Awards 2015. The Council made the shortlist the Family Support Award and the P...

How do I get out of the door on time?

FOR many families the morning rush hour is the most stressful part of the day. Everyone is trying to get ready, the clock is ticking, and it can feel as though the children are doing everything they can to make...

A hero to hug

When Jo-Anne Lomax’s husband was away with work commitments, her two young children struggled to understand that this was just part of their daddy’s job. Jo came up with Huggable Heroes – cuddly fabric dolls to...

Service schooling in the spotlight

AMONG the youngsters up and down the country returning to the classroom for another year of learning are a significant number of boarders from Armed Forces families. We chatted with Felix Rusby, a pupil at Down...

Chernobyl children visit Wattisham

A GROUP of children affected by the after-effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have visited Wattisham Flying Station. The 18 youngsters headed to the airfield during a month-long trip to the UK, organis...

Little troopers’ fun weekend

MORE than 150 children who have a parent serving in the British Army came together for a special adventure weekend in Pirbright. The weekend in June was the fourth summer camp organised by the charity My Dad...

Design is key in supersonic competition

A COMPETITION has been launched inviting children to design the keys for Bloodhound Supersonic Car – the 1,000mph car. Get your children fired up about careers in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (ST...

Bedtime bonus

STORYBOOK Soldiers is a free, confidential recording service allowing Forces personnel to record a bedtime story that can be played for their children if the Army requires them to be away. Your soldier will ha...

SSAFA breaks for super siblings

YOUNG people are invited to apply for a place on SSAFA’s adventure short break for the siblings and young carers of children with an additional need or disability. This year the annual short break for Servic...

A story to treasure

IS your soldier due to go away for a while? Why not have them record a special bedtime story for your little ones? Storybook Soldiers is a voluntary organisation that offers your soldier the chance to choose...