Heroes Drinks Company, the first not-for-profit organisation in the alcohol sector, has made its retail debut with its premium British wheat grain vodka, Heroes Vodka, in over 350 ASDA stores across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland – one of the largest national listings of its kind.
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Two inspiring American and British wounded veterans – Karl Hinett and Ivan Castro – are running the 2017 Boston Marathon on 17 April and the Virgin Money London Marathon on 23 April (that’s two marathons in a week!), side-by-side, in support of The Royal Foundation’s Heads Together campaign. They will be raising funds and awareness of the issue of military mental health for both UK and US veterans with funds raised in the UK going to Contact, a Heads Together Charity Partner and coalition of leading military mental health organisations including Help for Heroes and Walking with the Wounded.
Read moreThe closing date for applications to the Forces Media Academy’s unique media course is this Friday 31st March.
The free Higher National Certificate (HNC) Media Production Course is open to service leavers and veterans, and all students on the one-year course also receive a bursary of £18k.
Students learn alongside industry experts and will be taught core modules such as Camera and Lighting Skills, and Film and Video Editing. Specialist modules include Production of Multi-Media Programmes and Advertising Campaigns.
Read moreThe NFF meets annually with the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body to present feedback from Service Personnel and their families, follow this link to find out the key points from this year’s award.
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The Families Federations are running a two year project to gain a better understanding of the transition process and the challenges that surround it. So if you’re leaving the Armed Forces and you have at least 9 months left until your final day of service, please contact the Transition Liaison Managers.
Read moreArmy Servicewomen’s Network is looking for serving or retired servicewomen who would be happy to be photographed for material for our 2017 Conference.
We are particularly interested in some generational shots such as female family members that have served/are serving in the Army. i.e. daughter, mother, grandmother, aunts, sisters.
Read moreFollow this link to the latest edition of Connect from the Royal Air Forces Association.
Read moreWoodentots Nursery situated within HMS Collingwood, the Royal Navy’s training establishment in Plymouth was just one of a number of Service community projects that successfully bid for funding from The Annington Trust in 2016.
The Annington Trust was established for the benefit of Services Families living on the Married Quarters Estate with the objective of sponsoring community activities and projects.
Read moreAn officer in the RAF has founded a remarkable awards programme providing recognition to our Armed Forces.
Tal Lambert MBE is the founder and Chair of the Soldiering On Awards, an awards programme that provides national recognition for the outstanding achievements of members of the UK’s Armed Forces.
Read moreFollow this link to all the latest news from the Not Forgotten Association.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
