Happy glampers

IF the thought of sleeping on lumpy ground in the outdoors fills you with dread, Army spouse Carla Glynn has a clever solution; Feather Down Farms “Glamping”. Army&You’s guest reviewer stayed at the Country...

Foster carers required in Cyprus

SSAFA Cyprus is recruiting for new foster carers on the island to support Service children in need. Army families face many pressures due to life in the military, particularly when it comes to being posted o...

Life beyond the wire

As the Army heads for a settled future in the UK, military families are getting more involved in civilian life. A&Y investigates the benefits of creating connections with local communities... DIPPING into ...

Pad brat bulletin

Georgia (21) and Harrison (18) Kent have spent their entire lives in a military family. It’s something that they’re both incredibly proud of – so much so that they’ve both decided to pursue careers that will gi...

Army wives to climb Kilimanjaro for Forces charity

A group of Armed Forces wives are putting in their last preparations before embarking on a trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for a charity which helps families of soldiers killed...

Long distance love

Can spending too much time apart ruin a relationship? Or does absence really make the heart grow fonder? Army&You talks to spouses and partners of serving personnel about the ups and downs of long-distance ...

Creating choirs

For Army spouse Michelle Alston, one of the saddest things about moving from Yorkshire was leaving her local Military Wives Choir. Faced with a half hour drive to the nearest choir, she decided to start one on ...

Who’s your family hero?

THERE'S still time to nominate someone special for the Family Heroes Awards, run by national children and families charity 4Children, in partnership with Take a Break magazine. The annual awards celebrate un...