A different kind of service
Gill Charlton, a military spouse and a veteran, served 24 years in the army but swapped service for ceremonies to forge a new career as a celebrant.
Celebrants perform wedding and civil partnership celebrati...
Choir comes together in song
In 2023 Taunton Military Wives Choir celebrated its 10th birthday with a gathering of past and present members and special guests. Those in attendance reminisced about the fun and exciting events they’ve take...
Military themed artwork
Kirsty Chapman is an artist who creates military and remembrance-themed artwork. Based in West Sussex, the poppies within Kirsty’s artwork have been created by her own fingerprints.
This is the technique use...
Army helps to transform communities in Kenya
AFF Overseas Assistant, Abi Hamilton, spoke to WO1 (SMI) Paul Nelson about how British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) works with the local community...
BATUK conducts projects which aim to develop connecti...
Defence land turns into thriving community haven
The e50K Bramble Woods project in Catterick is turning a patch of Defence land into a thriving community space.
It’s the first project of its kind within the Defence estate. Defence Infrastructure Organisati...
Army spouses’ war on waste
Increases in food and energy prices have affected pretty much everyone, but how can you help those in your local community who are most vulnerable while looking after the planet too? Army spouses Stacey Hartn...
Poetry passion for the service community
Got a passion for poetry? Even if you haven’t (yet), Front Line Poets might be for you. It’s an online writing workshop open to anybody with a forces connection where you can write, read and discuss poetry wi...
Military meeting place – Woody’s Lodge
In 2012, Royal Marine and member of the elite Special Boat Service, Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland lost his life in a training exercise.
Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland
He was born, bred and schooled in Penarth, South Wales,...
Youth group champion is forces families awards winner
The Celebrating Forces Families awards took place earlier in the year to give thanks for the huge contribution that UK military families provide to the armed forces community.
Ellie O’Gorman won the Young Pe...
Sowing seeds of friendship
The importance of social connection has been brought home by the pandemic – lockdowns have simultaneously separated people from family and friends and brought neighbours together. The demands of army life, with...