Downton star supports ambitious art project

ACTOR Jim Carter, perhaps best known for his portrayal of butler Mr Carson in ITV’s hit drama Downton Abbey, has become a patron of an incredible art remembrance installation. Planned for November 2018 to m...

10k boost for Forces kids in Scotland

A UNIQUE education support programme benefitting young people from Armed Forces families across Scotland has been boosted with a £10k donation from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. The generous gift to RCET – whic...

Globe Education visits school for military families

CHILDREN of military and civilian MOD personnel at Brunei's Hornbill School took part in an exciting week of workshops bringing Shakespeare to life. Globe Education practitioner Tom Davey and head of learnin...

Health and wellbeing in Cyprus

ONE of England’s most famous rugby stars has been busy promoting healthy eating, exercise and personal cleanliness to Service personnel and families living in Cyprus. Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson atte...

Homes for veterans

WORK is underway to transform a former Army barracks into the UK’s first housing and enterprise project for Service veterans. The multi-million pound development will see the former Erskine Barracks, near Sa...

Firebreak fun

A GROUP of young people in Colchester have taken part in a special course designed to build relationships between the military and civilian communities in Colchester. Firebreak, which was held at Wivenhoe Fi...

Medal joy for Second World War veteran

A 91-YEAR-OLD Second World War veteran has been honoured for his service by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle. Wellesley Hull, who is known as Bill and lives in Walker and served in the conflict and in Burma with ...

Soldiers join students for musical masterclass

GIFTED young musicians from Colchester were given a first-hand experience of military music from a group of Army experts. Fourteen-to-16-year-olds from The Philip Morant School and College welcomed The Band ...

Army&You Summer 2017 out now

GREAT news – the summer 2017 issue of Army&You, the magazine for everyone with a soldier in their life, is now available. Click here to visit the free-to-view edition, which features an exclusive intervi...

Hants kids enjoy uni experience

CHILDREN from military families in Hampshire have discovered more about life at university during special taster days hosted by the University of Winchester. The two creative forces days, held in association...