Reading Force on the road

Reading Force, the fun shared reading initiative for Armed Forces families in the UK and overseas, has just completed its first series of roadshows with award winning children’s author Tom Palmer and Jim Sells ...

A story to treasure

IS your soldier due to go away for a while? Why not have them record a special bedtime story for your little ones? Storybook Soldiers is a voluntary organisation that offers your soldier the chance to choose...

Reading Force books new status

READING Force, the shared reading initiative for Service families in the UK and overseas, has become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Founded by Dr Alison Baverstock, academic and Service wife for nea...

Voices of the future

Nicky Clarke received a richly-deserved MBE in 2014 for her pivotal role in the success of the Military Wives Choir. She spoke to Army&You about how it all began and her vision for the future... What...

Like father, like son

Shellie Bell shares her experience as an Army wife and mum as her son follows her husband into the military... I HAVE been an Army wife for almost 16 years. Dave was already in the military when we met t...

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...