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...

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 ...

Ex-Servicemen make motorcycle trek for veterans

ON 1 August, ex-Servicemen Pete Bray and Harry Glover, from 22 SAS and 4/73 Special OP Battery, will embark on a never-done-before 15,000-mile motorbike journey beginning at Buckingham Palace and taking them ac...

Great attendance at FANDF conference 2014

FORCES Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) has recently held its biennial conference and was delighted to see more than 100 Service families in attendance. Representatives from the three services, ...

Living or working in Wales? Don’t miss out…

Whether Service leaver, serving soldier or Army family, if you plan to live or work in Wales then don’t miss the Living and Working in South Wales Transition Fair at Cardiff City Hall on Thursday 10 July (11am-...