#OurArmyFamily: The Higgs
Lynda Higgs, serving husband Andrew and Romilly (11) tell us about their anything-but-typical Army life...
Having lived in seven countries over 15 years, we’re currently posted to Glasgow. We’ve found retu...
Are you pet prepared?
PETS can be a welcome addition to your family, providing much-needed comfort when loved ones are away and a sense of continuity when moving frequently from one home to the next.
If you’re living in Service Fam...
Part of the family
It’s a scientific fact that pets are good for our health – physically, mentally and emotionally. For Army families, our furry, feathery or scaly friends can be a huge source of comfort, giving us a sense of pur...
Degree in service
At the age of 18, Heidi Moss decided to join the Army straight from school. However, after six years’ service and having been identified as a potential officer, she became aware that further education was requi...
Community hub unites local residents
A COMMUNITY hub at Wyndham Park, Yeovil, has recently opened to provide a meeting place accessible to all residents – including Service families.
The project, an initiative of Royal Navy Royal Marines Welfar...
Charity supports Armed Forces carers
A GRANT of £29,489 from The Royal British Legion to Wiltshire charity Carer Support Wiltshire (CSW) will provide support for unpaid carers in the Armed Forces and veteran communities.
The money will fund the...
A people’s opera
THERE is something special coming to Garsington Opera’s main stage in Stockenchurch – and Army families are invited to get involved.
The Buckinghamshire-based community company is putting on a large-scale pr...
Service life captured in photo competition
FORCES Mutual has announced the winners of its Genuine Moments photography competition for the Armed Forces community.
AFF is delighted to see that one of the winners was Tilly Lambert-Lee, our Paderborn Co-...
How can I make the school run easier?
Author Tanith Carey on how to get manic mornings under control...
Get yourself dressed before the kids.
If you tell them off for being in their pyjamas when you’re wrapped in a towel, the situation could ...
Don’t forget the doctor
Moving is often a juggling act and with so much to think about, some things don’t always make it to the top of the list, such as finding a new GP. A number of Army families have found it difficult to register w...