A symbol of strength
TAKE a look at this gorgeous Stronger Together bracelet launched by Military Wives Choirs.
Designed by Claudia Bradby Jewellery and made of cultured pearls and silk ribbon, it features the MWC logo on a pret...
Train in mental health first aid
IF you have an interest in mental health, you can apply to join one of several funded instructor training courses to help your military community.
The Government’s Armed Forces Mental Health First Aid progr...
Milestone trails this Easter
VISITORS of all ages will love the National Memorial Arboretum World War One trails, where you can discover the trees and memorials linked to the Great War.
The family-friendly Discovery Trail (2km) allows y...
Hope on the Horizon
MAIDENHEAD-based building and landscaping firm Farr and Roberts are to make their debut appearance at the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May, with the Hope on the Horizon garden, designed in aid of H...
Laundry allowance agreed
DID you know that a new allowance for laundering uniforms has been agreed between HM Revenue and Customs and the MOD?
The annual allowance for the Army is £100, which can be backdated from 6 April 2008. You...
Virtually here for you
THE AFF is moving with the times! We’ve created a Virtual Co-ordinator role to reach out and support Regular and Reserves families in remote areas that do not have an existing AFF Co-ordinator or a large Ar...
Justice for widows
THE Forces Pension Society’s (FPS) campaign for all Service widows to continue to receive their pension even if they cohabit or remarry is gathering pace.
As we highlighted in the spring edition of Army&...
Employers – we need you!
ARE you an employer with job vacancies in areas where lots of military families live? Would you like to come to AFF’s Big Debate?
Army spouses will coming to London on 21st October to have their say on what ...
From street to trench
Revealing extraordinary stories never told publicly before, IWM North launches its first major exhibition this weekend to mark the start of the First World War Centenary.
From Street To Trench: A World War T...
Good news on adaptations
AFF is delighted to report some good news if you need to adapt your Army quarter because of an additional need or disability.
We conducted a survey to identify the issues that you were having with adaptation...