Army life through the lens
For more than a decade, Rory Lewis has been honing his craft to become one of the UK’s most prolific portrait photographers. His work has been acquired by London's National Portrait Gallery and is exhibited wor...
Putting their best foot forward
RISING ballet star and award-winning actress Natasha Watson (20) and Jade Scott (13) gave moving accounts of the support they received when it was most needed, at a charity reception for Royal Caledonian Educat...
Friends of the Forces
Kate Viggers delves into the practical help available to military families from a variety of Service charities…
MILITARY families are resilient and most of you cope happily throughout your soldier’s career...
Geordie Service stars hit the stage
MEMBERS of Newcastle’s Armed Forces community are taking to the stage to play their part in a Geordie-themed theatrical production.
Wor Stories – "our stories" in Newcastle dialect – is based on the real-lif...
Survey shines spotlight on working Service spouses
DETERMINATION, positivity and flexibility are the key to making work "work" for employed Army spouses and partners and their families, according to a recent survey by the Army Families Federation (AFF).
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Enterprising spouses in spotlight at AFF roadshow
CATTERICK Leisure Centre was a hub of activity when AFF’s employment fair took place on 15 November. From cakes to cards, scarves to sports massage – spouses' businesses were out in force to show off their ware...
Review: Home for Christmas
Army fiancée Jenny Cowell, from the north east of England, is busy planning her December wedding with her soldier. She took time out to review Home for Christmas, the new album from the Military Wives Choirs, f...
Community award for AFF Specialist
HUGE congratulations to Laura Lewin, AFF’s Employment, Training, Allowances and Money Specialist, on receiving a commendation from the Bovington Garrison Commander for her dedication to the local military commu...
Tell your school about Service census
GOOD news – it’s nearly school census time for the Service Pupil Premium for state schools in England.
Make sure your school doesn’t miss out. Let your school know by Thursday 19th January 2017 that you are...
Art exhibition captures military life
THE Army Arts Society (AAS) will be hosting its annual exhibition at The Young Galleries, Salisbury Library, from Friday 21 October – Saturday 5 November 2016.
The artwork on display will reflect AAS' varie...