Pensioner climbs Himalayas to support soldiers

A SPRIGHTLY 72-year-old has raised more than £1,000 for The Mercian Regiment Benevolent Fund after completing a gruelling climb of the Himalayas. Enid Corker’s challenge involved crossing Ngozumpa glacier an...

Tooth tour for Army families

THE Tooth Bus – a new mobile dental clinic providing free NHS dental check-ups – has been busy touring the towns of Hampshire. Winchester-based Iosis Dental Clinic has been commissioned to deliver the servic...

Colossal Cake Sale

THE Help for Heroes Colossal Cake Sale once again took off across the UK this year, and sales at Help for Heroes Recovery Centres were no exception! Cake sales took place in Phoenix House, Catterick, Chavass...

Wounded warrior earns his wings

WINGS for Warriors is pleased to announce the success of Matt Bryant, one of its former students. After sustaining a life-changing injury whilst on an active tour of duty, Matt fought against the odds and se...

Selfies for safety this summer

SUMMER leave is fast approaching and if, like many Army families, you are planning to head to the seaside for some well-earned fun in the sun, then coastguards in Norfolk and Suffolk are asking you to take a ph...

Family revives lifesaving kit

THE lifesaving Lifeguard Periscope has been re-released by Duerrs, the family who made them, to commemorate the centenary of The Great War. Manchester-based jam makers Duerr’s were the North-West powerhouse ...

New programme supporting Service children

THE MOD’s Directorate Children & Young People has set up the Education of Service Children Change Programme (ESCCP) due to the changes taking place across the military which may have an impact on Service ch...

Concept album supports wounded personnel

INDEPENDENT record label Symphonic Architect will be releasing a brand new music concept album to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. All the proceeds will be donated to Walking With Th...

Holiday haven for heroes

HEROES Haven Swanage is a purpose-built lodge which provides affordable holidays for disabled, injured and visually-impaired serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, their immediate family and carers...