Northern life
Catterick is already the largest British Army garrison in the world and over the next few years, further expansion will see it become the third-largest town in North Yorkshire. So what’s a posting there really ...
Rebasing round-up
Over the next 12-18 months, many Army families will be involved in unit moves as part of the Army Rebasing Programme. Army&You spoke to Collette Musgrave, AFF’s UK & Overseas Director, about this large ...
Co-workers hone the hub
A GROUP of friends in Scotland were all struggling with the same work and training challenges and didn’t want to let their talents to go to waste, so they set up the Leuchars Station Co-Working Hub.
“We wanted...
A Postcard From Kinloss
FROM: Catherine Ainsworth, husband Lawrence and Labrador Ziggy
WHERE: Kinloss, Scotland
How long have you been an Army family?
We married on New Year's Eve 2015 but we've known each other since universit...
At the heart of your community
London living brings unique challenges for Army families, so who’s on hand to support you? One person who’s helping to bring the community together at Queen Mary Buildings is Army spouse Victoria Cook (pictured...
London calling
How do you feel when your soldier’s assignment order comes through for central London? Excited to be in the big city, or daunted by Army life in a busy location? We chatted with AFF’s London Co-ordinator, Becky...
Life in Scotland
Army spouse Lucy tells us about her family’s experience of a posting north of the border…
How long have you lived in Scotland?
We have lived in Colinton in Edinburgh for three years.
What’s your quarter ...
Scotland spotlight
A POSTING to Scotland might mean an opportunity to get back to your roots or an adventure a long way from home but either way, Scotland has lots to offer Army families. Whether you are planning to soak up the c...
Life in Wales
The Houghton family share their experience of a posting to Wales…
How long have you lived in Wales?
We’ve had three years in Crickhowell and almost two years in St Athan.
What is your quarter like?
I’...
The Covenant and you
Over the last few years, many of us will have heard the word Covenant being used in relation to the Armed Forces community. But what does it actually mean for you and your family during a posting to Wales? We t...