Forests for the fallen

BRITAIN will be given a chance to honour its First World War heroes thanks to a major project being launched by the Woodland Trust. Under its £20 million Centenary Woods scheme, the Trust is creating four flag...

Rochdale to honour heroes of Gallipoli

A PERMANENT memorial will be unveiled in Rochdale this summer to honour the service of local men who fought in one of the bloodiest campaigns of the First World War and the sacrifices made by their relatives at...

Tankfest 2015: an exciting day out

THE Sherman tanks from Hollywood blockbuster Fury, plus many other iconic vehicles, will roll into Bovington for Tankfest 2015 at the Tank Museum this 27-28 June. The event, sponsored by online game develope...

Wedded bliss

Army spouse Sophie Sherief shares her joy at creating her own successful wedding business… I GOT engaged to my soldier in 2010 when I was just 20 years old. I had always dreamt of my wedding day and I knew...

Supporting the silent army

THIS week is Carers Week and Army&You wants to highlight those who are often forgotten, but who offer a vital service in their community and to their loved ones, a silent army – the carers. The Help for ...

Put the kettle on

FANCY a cuppa? Make your cup of tea count this June by taking part in SSAFA's Big Brew Up. Happening across the UK from 22-28 June, the Big Brew Up encourages friends, colleagues and family members to host t...

Kajaki reviews

Army&You asked three of our readers to review Kajaki: The True Story, depicting the dramatic real-life events involving members of 3 Para on patrol in Afghanistan. Claire Hodges has been married to h...

Be your own boss

FREE business start-up workshops for military leavers, spouses and partners in Wiltshire have been warmly welcomed by those attending the first sessions – with more events still to come. The Be Your Own Boss...

On Parade for Armed Forces Day

CELEBRATE this year's Armed Forces Day at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, with exciting activities and displays for all ages as part of On Parade, an event from the city's military museums. The event, on Jun...

Gurkhas benefit from charity ball

A CHARITY ball organised in double-quick time by husband-and-wife Kiren and Cathy Sharma has raised £30,000 to aid Gurkhas affected by the earthquakes in Nepal. The event, which took place at the Reading Hil...