The Army Families Federation is the independent voice of Army families and works hard to improve the quality of life for Army families worldwide on any aspect that is affected by the Army lifestyle.
The Conference is a unique opportunity for Army families to express their views, hear from policymakers and debate issues of concern.
The Conference is for all Army families! That includes families of the Regular Army, Territorial Army and Regular Reservists. It also means parents and siblings of serving soldiers, as well as spouses and children. 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.
Please visit the AFF Conference 2010 page for full details.
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QinetiQ is conducting a study on behalf of the MOD to identify the impact of becoming a parent on Serving personnel. They are interested in how becoming a parent has impacted on your work. They are also interested in what you feel could be done to address any potential impacts on yourself and your family. Click here for full details.
Army families' new weekly meeting in Andover
The Andover Advertiser recently reported that so many Army families with young children are being housed in Andover by the Ministry of Defence that there needs to be special help for them to meet together in order to cope with the pressures of life there. Read the full story on the Andover Advertiser website
Heathrow Express offers more Help for Heroes
Heathrow Express, the fastest way to travel between central London and Heathrow Airport has increased their Armed Forces discount to 50% off. The HM Forces discount has risen by 16% for adult express class tickets and 10% of these sales will be donated to the Help for Heroes charity.
Richard Robinson, Heathrow Express Managing Director, said: “We have always offered a discount for the Armed Forces to show our support for this country's service personnel. In the return to work after the summer and in the run up to Christmas, charity giving is often brought to the attention of the public, so we have picked this last quarter of 2010 to make significant enhancements to our assistance for Help for Heroes. We have increased the discount to 50% and implemented a 10% donation to Help for Heroes to show our appreciation of the Armed Forces.”
For more information, including Terms and Conditions, please visit www.heathrowexpress.com. Armed Forces discount cards are available from any Heathrow Express ticket office.
Newbury Racecourse set to welcome military personnel for FREE to its John Smith’s Armed Forces Race Day
Following its success in 2009, Newbury Racecourse is delighted to announce, with its new sponsor the 2010 John Smith’s Armed Forces Raceday on Saturday 23 October. This year sees the third running of this popular event, which is has been extremely well received within the armed forces and RBL and now firmly established as a great day out for the family, Armed Forces and regular Racegoers.
Newbury’s Flat fixture finale will once again be dedicated to the Armed Forces as well as raising funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL), marking the official launch of the Berkshire Poppy Appeal.
The Royal Navy Raiders Parachute Display Team will be dropping onto the racecourse, marking the start of what is set to be a cracking day of sport and themed entertainment. This will be followed by the Berkshire Poppy Appeal opening ceremony with a military guest of honour leading the proceedings.
Off the course, there will be plenty of family themed entertainment with various military and aircraft displays, an assault course, laser and paintball ranges, live music and an after racing sing along. Harry the Horse, Newbury’s mascot will be handing out free kid’s packs for the younger visitors.
Stephen Higgins, Joint Managing Director of Newbury Racecourse commented “In 2009 we welcomed nearly 1500 military personnel and RBL members for free to this fixture and this year we hope even more will take up this offer and come and enjoy and great day of sport. The RBL is a vital cause providing welfare to armed forces personnel and their families and we are very proud to be lending our support to them”.
To reserve free tickets or to take advantage of the exclusive Armed Forces discounts, Armed forces should call 01635 40015 quoting their military ID number or Royal British Legion membership number. Non-military are also welcome to attend the day with Grandstand Enclosure priced from £18 and Premier Enclosure priced from £27 and limited availability on fantastic value restaurant and hospitality packages from £60 PP. For more information, or to book call 01635 40015. Alternatively, visit newbury-racecourse.co.uk.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
With effect from 1st September 2010, the AFF Training Centre in Bulford will no longer be operated by AFF. Instead, 10 AEC (Army Education Centre) in Tidworth will take on the running of the centre, and will continue to offer a range of courses for spouses in the community.
The Training Centre telephone number will remain the same (01980 672981), and anybody with enquiries about courses available from the 1st September should contact Claire Cox at the centre for further details.
