AFF Families' Conference 2012
Important Date for your Diary
AFF Families’ Conference 2012
Celebrating thirty years, the voice of the Army family
The AFF Families’ Conference 2012 will take place this year on Thursday 20 September at the Institute of Education in central London.
This year marks a real landmark as we celebrate thirty years since we began in 1982. To mark this occasion we will not be charging for tickets and have a few surprises up our sleeves, so keep a look out for further news during the year but be sure to register for a place as we are expecting a full house!
Conference 2012 is not only your opportunity to hear from and voice your concerns about Army life with policymakers and the chain of command, but also a chance to get together with friends and colleagues to celebrate the many successes of the Army Families Federation over the last thirty years.
Remember the Conference is for all Army families, including Regular, Territorial Army and Regular Reservists. It also means parents and siblings of serving soldiers, as well as spouses. So if that’s you, don’t miss your chance to take part! We also welcome serving military personnel and representatives of organisations associated with the Armed Forces.
Get ahead and follow our Conference checklist:
1. Buy a Forces Railcard
The HM Forces Railcard costs £15 and it will save you 34% on most rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year - that includes Oyster Off-Peak pay-as-you go single fares. That works out to under £2 a month for huge savings. You are eligible if you are a member of the Regular Forces or a spouse of a member. Service personnel can obtain an application form from their Unit Personnel/Administration Office.
The Railcard also lets you take up to four children, under sixteen years, for less with 60% off normal child fares, subject to a £1 minimum fare, anywhere in the country so gives plenty of opportunity for you to use it throughout the year. Also 10% discount – Caledonian Sleeper First Open and Standard Open.
2. Book a babysitter now!
One of your friends or family must owe you a favour; get them to do the school drop-off whilst you join fellow Army family members for a great day, plus if you combine the Conference with a bit of early Christmas shopping you really will be ahead of the game! We are also starting slightly later this year to give you more time to travel.
3. Join the debate, think of a question
This is your opportunity to ask a burning question to the panel. Don’t be shy, if you don’t raise the issue it may not get dealt with. However, if you really can’t bring yourself to ask, make sure you raise it through your local AFF Co-ordinator, Unit Welfare Officer or us at conference@aff.org.uk
This Conference is all about YOU – make a difference!
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