Charities claim rugby record

TEAMS representing two leading charities – Scotty’s Little Soldiers and School of Hard Knocks – have broken the world record for the longest rugby game. A total of 22 players competed for 28 hours and 20 min...

Giving veterans a home

SALISBURY-based charity Alabaré has announced the opening of a new home in its provision of accommodation for homeless veterans. The property, which is the 25th house in its Homes for Veterans portfolio and ...

Friends honour veterans with charity skydive

BEN Wiseman (33) and Craig Mawson (42), both from Lytham St. Anne’s in Lancashire, are taking on a tandem skydive to raise money for injured Service personnel. The event, Fall for the Fallen, will see fundra...

Summer fun at the National Memorial Arboretum

LOOKING for an inspirational family day out this summer? Why not visit the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire? The venue's packed programme of events, designed to appeal to all the family, offers y...

Charities to benefit from rugby record attempt

TEAMS representing two leading charities – Scotty’s Little Soldiers and School of Hard Knocks – will face off next month as they attempt to break the world record for the longest rugby game. 44 players will ...

Chernobyl children visit Wattisham

A GROUP of children affected by the after-effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have visited Wattisham Flying Station. The 18 youngsters headed to the airfield during a month-long trip to the UK, organis...
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#TunefulTuesday: Joss Stone

In need of some audio inspiration for the rest of the week? Let Army&You guide you through the new music landscape with our new #TunefulTuesday review. If you want to get involved, email us to join our revi...

Dining donation furnishes military museum’s cafe

A NATIONAL charity dedicated to restoring the graves of every Victoria Cross recipient has been given a substantial donation of tables and chairs to furnish its new museum café. The Victoria Cross Trust, bas...

Celebrity support for SSAFA’s Big Brew

THOUSANDS of people have made their tea break really count by holding a Big Brew Up for Armed Forces charity SSAFA. More than 800 Big Brew Ups took place around the country in June, with Prime Minister David...

Injured personnel take on Canadian challenge

SIX severely-injured soldiers are preparing to kayak 465 miles down the Yukon River in Canadian Alaska with the charity Pilgrim Bandits. The extreme expedition, which takes place in September, required each ...