National Trust to commemorate WW1 centenary

GET the lowdown on the top 10 WW1 centenary commemoration events taking place at National Trust venues throughout 2014; from exhibitions and displays to guided walks and poppy planting, don’t miss out!  ...

Uncovering 100 years of war in Hampshire

PERSONAL, touching pieces of family history are being brought to life in Battle Lines, a trilogy of plays exploring how war has shaped the lives of people living in Hampshire. It’s been created by Forest For...

Positive changes to Service Complaints system

THE Secretary of State for Defence has announced that the Service Complaints system will be reformed and the Service Complaints Commissioner given new powers as the Service Complaints Ombudsman. If you wish ...

Skilled for Health closes

FOLLOWING our article Lessons from the Heart (page 35, Army&You Spring 2014) featuring Skilled for Health courses for spouses, we have since heard that the project has unfortunately had to end. Skilled f...

Explore the great outdoors

WALK Unlimited, in partnership with Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and other local organisations, is promoting 15 fabulous National Trails in England and Wales. Now is the time to walk, ride, cycle...

What’s on near you?

LOOKING for local info? Check out Mums In The Know, a website that provides local information and useful articles aimed at families. Run by local mums, each area site features what’s on information and an es...

Be safe online

CLICK on the UK Safer Internet Centre for e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet. It offers a range of essential services to promote responsible use o...

Trovi: it’s the biz!

TROVI is a new app that allows you to find, recommend and promote family-run and independent businesses in your area. The founders include Meredyth Grant, an Army Reservist and military spouse, who helped to...

Armed Forces in the picture in Bradford

THE Inspired and Proud Project has worked with young people, schools, serving military personnel, veterans, cadets and other members of the community in a series of workshops in and around Bradford. The exh...

Save the date

WANT to know more about the future of the Army and how families fit in? Then come to AFF’s Big Debate in London on Tuesday 21 October!  Decision makers from the Army, Government and the civil service, plus m...