Army charity landscape in focus
There are many military charities dedicated to looking after the whole army family, whether serving or ex-serving, living in the UK or overseas. Here we outline some of the avenues of support…
Army Benevolen...
Forces Wives Challenge – Back in the saddle
Forces Wives Challenge (FWC) unites women who have partners in the armed forces through adventure and challenge.
From summiting Pen y Fan in Wales to becoming the world’s first all-female group to recreate t...
The write stuff – military authors’ publishing journeys
Many of us feel that we’d like to write a book, but few give it a go while juggling everything that comes with military life. We caught up with some authors and illustrators of children’s books, all with serv...
Army spouse honoured to sculpt The Queen
When army spouse and artist Keziah Burt was commissioned to create a sculpture of Her Majesty The Queen for the National Army Museum last year, little did she know how poignant it would become. Her finished w...
Your questions to the head of the army
As an independent charity, AFF exists to represent your views and present your evidence to the chain of command and decision makers, to help improve your quality of life as an army family. In the last edition...
Equine healing power for army spouse
Stephanie Quintrell, an army spouse living with a disability, tells us why being around horses has been hugely positive for her health…
For my tenth birthday, my parents treated me to a riding lesson and I b...
Taking the reins in the garrison
The team at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club runs its livery and riding centre, providing a focal point for the service community and beyond.
“From our summer camps, stable stars and pony rides through to show...
Saddle club support in Cyprus
Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus.
It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...
Horsing around: The health benefits of equestrian
It’s well known that being around horses can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing…
The notion can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and recent research by the British Horse Society found that i...
Find your spirit with the Forces Wives Challenge
Several scientific studies show that goal setting is psychologically important for your wellbeing. That sense of working towards something, testing yourself alongside like-minded others, is what Forces Wives ...