Heaven scent

Marketing consultant Sarah Hulyer (24) admits that moving to Northern Ireland from London proved a bit of a culture shock. Her biggest plus has been getting to know people and, with this in mind, she wanted to ...

Shaping the community

For families living in the European Joint Support Unit (EJSU) areas, local support is offered by Community Liaison Officer (CLO) roles. Army&You caught up with Felicity Barton, CLO for SHAPE – Supreme Headq...

Boost for businesses and careers

The Military Coworking Network has just launched its new website, which is full of useful resources that can help you in your career or business. The Military Coworking Network has been setting up coworking sp...

Theatre workshops for forces families

There’s a fantastic opportunity for forces families interested in getting involved in the arts and theatre. The Soldiers’ Arts Academy CIC, a not for profit organisation, has created arts hubs around the UK fo...

Real stories through the lens

Is your family part of the UK armed forces community? A new project from King’s College London Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) is after your contributions and would love to hear from you! ‘Real Sto...

More than an office

Are you still working, living and playing inside the same four walls? Have you started talking to the dog yet? When lockdown eases, seek out your local Military Coworking Network (MCN) hub. They're not just a p...

What’s life like in Wales?

What is it that can make you feel lonely or socially isolated? Is it being away from family and friends, being stuck without transport or being on your own for a period of time? These are the questions being as...

A helping habit

From running arts and crafts at a mums’ and tots’ group and being a music librarian for one of the Military Wives Choirs to presenting on her community radio station, army spouse Donna Burns’ extensive voluntee...

Social squad success

Kelly Wales has been a military spouse since 2009. She’s had seven house moves across five counties and several changes in career – from an account manager for an online property company to an assistant headtea...

Creating rainbows in the community

Ellie Hutton was a serving soldier for over eight years and has also been an army spouse for ten years. AFF’s Kenya co-ordinator Dawn Fitzsimmons spoke to Ellie to find out more about her latest creative art pr...