What’s in store at the Imperial War Museum?

THOSE long summer holidays are almost upon us. What do you have planned for your family? For a fascinating foray through history try the Imperial War Museums (IWM) with five branches including HMS Belfast mo...

Playing with the past

ARMY families have been unearthing some ancient treasures in projects run by Wessex Archaeology. Budding archaeologists of all ages got stuck in to Project Florence, where Army families from garrisons around...

Auf wiedersehen, pets

You are leaving! Posted, rebased, moving, uprooting; whatever way you describe it, your time in Germany is over. You may be dancing a jig or you may be passing the tissues, but do have a quick read of this; it ...

How to choose a school remotely

If you’re moving back to the UK and looking to secure a school place for your child, there’s lots of research you can do in advance. Lucy Scott, AFF Education & Childcare Specialist, looks at where to start...

Great attendance at FANDF conference 2014

FORCES Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) has recently held its biennial conference and was delighted to see more than 100 Service families in attendance. Representatives from the three services, ...

How to deal with nuisance neighbours

When you live next door to someone who makes so much noise it constantly disturbs you, it’s no fun. Whether it’s a barking dog, loud television or parties going on into the small hours, it can truly impact on y...

Join the Big Debate

IF YOU are keen to know more about the future of the Army and how families fit in, or want to vent your frustrations about finding a job, your quarter or any issues encountered securing a school place, the Big ...

It’s good to talk

OVER the course of a year, AFF advises and guides thousands of Army families through our specialists and local co-ordinators. Many more of you rely on the news and information available through Army&You and...

Navigating grief

MANY people reading this article will have experienced the loss of a loved one at some point in their lives whether it is due to illness, an accident, miscarriage, stillbirth or military operations. Some of us ...

HMS Heroes – the pupils’ voice

HMS (Her Majesty’s Schools) Heroes is a unique national pupils’ voice supporting Service children and young people. It originated in Plymouth and now has member schools worldwide. Five of the schools that ha...