Celebrate a century of inspirational women

FROM motorcycling medics pioneering frontline care to a courageous soldier-smuggling nurse - Manchester's IWM North  is sharing remarkable stories from its collections to celebrate International Women’s Day. ...

Helping heroes is a piece of cake

BAKE for Heroes is one of the easiest ways to fundraise for Help for Heroes. Whether you invite friends for cake and tea in exchange for a donation or host a big cake sale, every baked treat helps makes a di...

Read spring’s Army&You online now

THE wait is finally over – you can now access the spring 2015 issue of Army&You online absolutely free. Click here to access our digital edition where you can catch up on all of the latest news and featu...

National Memorial Arboretum: a great day out

A NEW survey shows high levels of appreciation and loyalty among visitors to the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire. The Arboretum, part of The Royal British Legion family of charities, welcomes a...

Sheeran supports school’s charity single

SUPERSTAR musician Ed Sheeran has lent his support to a school’s charity single recorded by one of its students who met the singer-songwriter at one of his concerts. The Brit Award-winner has featured the so...

A scoot around Britain for Help for Heroes

FORMER soldier Mark Newton visited Help for Heroes Recovery Centre Tedworth House recently during his 11,000 mile journey around Britain… on his mobility scooter! Mark, 48, previously served with the 1st The...

Nottingham salutes Mercians

MERCIAN Regiment soldiers paraded in Nottingham as preparations continue for their upcoming deployment to Kenya. More than 60 members of A Company, 2 MERCIAN, exercised their right to the freedom of the city...

Sterling support for Service leavers

IF your soldier is leaving the Army, then Hire a Hero is here to help them make the transition from Service to civilian life. The charity's new career coaching service, along with changes to its ongoing ment...

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...

Army chefs serve up support for homeless

TWO chefs from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been doing their bit for those less well-off by cooking a weekly dinner for 20 residents of a local shelter. The voluntary project, which has been running for a yea...