Back on track
By Claire Borg
A POSTING to Kenya gave our family more time together and, with more control over my own diary, allowed me to rediscover a passion I thought I’d left behind.
Before the move, our life in the ...
A life less ordinary
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Evgenia’s Sekirina's husband Illya was the owner of a successful tech company. They lived in one of Kyiv’s best neighbourhoods. He joined the military, tr...
Boots, barracks and brain fog
BY STAFF SERGEANT JODI STICKLAND, AGC SPS
Serving in the Armed Forces demands resilience, discipline and unwavering commitment. For years, I prided myself on meeting these expectations head-on. However, when...
Digital access to healthcare
AFF Health & Additional Needs Specialist, Karen Ross, explores some of the digital access available for healthcare provision and information…
As a society we are moving increasingly towards accessing sup...
Adopting a child as an army family
When they first met, John was in the Royal Welsh, Fiona was with the Royal Artillery and both were instructors at Bovington in Dorset.
“We were together just shy of two years when we started talking about ma...
Army recovery capability – how it works
AFF receives regular enquiries from families where the serving person is on recovery duty. Some are unaware of the support that’s available or the process that the soldier has to follow. Karen Ross, AFF Healt...
Equine healing power for army spouse
Stephanie Quintrell, an army spouse living with a disability, tells us why being around horses has been hugely positive for her health…
For my tenth birthday, my parents treated me to a riding lesson and I b...
Taking the reins in the garrison
The team at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club runs its livery and riding centre, providing a focal point for the service community and beyond.
“From our summer camps, stable stars and pony rides through to show...
Saddle club support in Cyprus
Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus.
It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...
Horsing around: The health benefits of equestrian
It’s well known that being around horses can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing…
The notion can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and recent research by the British Horse Society found that i...