New project for young bookworms
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and Reading Force will work in partnership to bring a new pre-school family reading project to 4,000 young Army families in Hampshire.
A special launch event with children’s author,...
Forces families release balloons in memory of lost loved ones
MEMBERS of SSAFA’s Bereaved Families Support Group have released hundreds of balloons in memory of loved ones lost through military service.
The act of remembrance took place during a special memorial servic...
Spouses zip to fundraising success
A REME Artificer serving in Southampton was the very first soldier to zip wire down Bournemouth's newest attraction, in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
SSgt Guy Sargeant, who currently serves with 17 Port ...
A step in the right direction for Wales’ military veterans
A PIONEERING initiative offering guidance and support to military veterans and others with post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial problems such as homelessness, substance misuse and mental health issue...
New play remembers fallen heroes
DO We Do the Right Thing?, the new production from contemporary theatre company BeFrank, will be performed for the first time in a seven-date mini-tour kicking off in London at the New Diorama Theatre on Novemb...
Festive toy scheme launched
FESTIVE generosity begins early this year for youngsters across the UK with the launch of the third annual Argos Toy Exchange with children’s charity Barnardo’s.
Until 25 November, drop off your once-loved t...
Kids in tune
TWO military wives, Kelly Simpson and Erin Hughes, have founded a military children’s choir in Stafford following a casual conversation on Facebook. The choir had its first rehearsal last month and the turn-out...
Military most trusted institution in the UK
THE military has been ranked the most trustworthy UK organisation, according to a new report released by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
The Truth About Trust report, drawn from a survey ...
Ride of Britain races to the tower of London
A TEAM of cyclists, including serving and ex-Service personnel, made a triumphant finish in London as they completed their Ride of Britain fundraising challenge.
The event began at Holyrood Palace and finish...
Outstanding achievements in MOD schools
A BIG "well done" to 11-year-olds attending MOD schools within Service Children’s Education (SCE) who have achieved outstanding results in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage 2 with many schools outpe...