Remembering the fallen
IF you live in Norfolk or are planning to visit King’s Lynn in the week ahead, there’s still time to get involved with an interactive and thought-provoking commemorative mural in the Vancouver Quarter shopping ...
Top awards for Reserve-friendly firms
PRIME Minister David Cameron has presented gold awards to ten UK companies as part of the MOD’s newly-launched Employer Recognition Scheme at an Armed Forces Covenant reception at 10 Downing Street.
The awar...
Service group funds resettlement research
The Forces in Mind Trust, established to help ex-Servicemen and women make a successful transition back to civilian life, has awarded a grant of £91,385 to independent think tank the Centre for Social Justice (...
£50 fun for Forces families
ARMY families: fancy a fantastic weekend break including food, accommodation and adventurous activities for just £50 per person?
The Calvert Trust’s three centres in Exmoor, on Kielder Water and in the Lake ...
What’s in store at the Imperial War Museum?
THOSE long summer holidays are almost upon us. What do you have planned for your family?
For a fascinating foray through history try the Imperial War Museums (IWM) with five branches including HMS Belfast mo...
Candlelit vigil to mark WWI centenary
ON the evening of 4 August 2014, 100 years since Britain entered World War One, the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) in Staffordshire will hold a candlelit vigil on the Armed Forces Memorial to commemorate all...
Sign up for Arboretum’s wild Wednesdays
THE National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has developed a host of wildlife activities for your little ones to enjoy this summer.
Get hands-on with wildlife in beautiful surroundings with Wildlife Wedn...
Army families: funding is available for your child’s school!
FUNDING is now available for schools with children from Regular and Reserve Forces families. Why not encourage your child’s school to apply?
The MOD Education Support Fund aims to help schools support childr...
Charity call for Performing arts professionals
IF you’re an expert in music, dance or theatre then come and use your talents to help wounded, injured and sick veterans and military personnel with their recovery process.
The Help for Heroes Phoenix House ...
Combat Stress scoops charity honour
COMBAT Stress has beaten four other charities for the title of Rewards for Forces Charity of the Year 2014, earning it a £5 donation from every Rewards for Forces card sale for the next 12 months. In the first ...