Derbyshire local Sam Culley arrived at Land’s End yesterday (September 23) 79 days, 1,180 miles, and 2.9 million steps after setting off from John O’Groats on his epic fundraising trek for SSAFA, the Armed forces charity and The Wildlife Trusts – getting through three pairs of boots in the process.
Read moreThe new Minister for Care, Gillian Keegan MP, visited Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton to mark World Alzheimer’s Day on Tuesday 21 September.
Read moreUnknown British soldiers from the Great War have finally been laid to rest in France.
Read moreIn our first webinar, OA Career Consultants Fiona Jackson and Lisa Jones will look at the advantages of supplementing the skills and experience you have gained in the Armed Forces with professionally recognised qualifications to grab an employer’s attention.
Read moreThe skills and abilities ex-forces personnel offer employers are formally recognised by the Officers’ Association (OA) through the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Read moreThe Scottish Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry examining the military landscape in Scotland.
Read moreHaving not one but two knee replacements – on the same leg – might put off some people from taking part in strenuous fundraising activities, but not Vince Stopp, who served in the Royal Green Jackets for 24 years, and last Monday (September 20) climbed Snowdon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreThis year marks 100 years of the Poppy, our national symbol of Remembrance, and today triple Paralympic medallist Stephen Clegg unveiled a special-edition Poppy created to commemorate the Appeal’s centenary.pop
Read moreThe RAF Benevolent Fund will be hosting a four-part series of online wellbeing workshops for the partners of serving RAF personnel in October. ben
Read moreThe RAF Benevolent Fund recently recruited new volunteer Station Champions across RAF stations nationwide, to help raise awareness of the services it offers, reach those in need, and fundraise for the RAF Family.
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