Lots of people say mountain climbing makes them feel like a superhero, so why not look the part, too? On the 18th of May, the Yorkshire Marvels - made up of Maverick Davies and Wayne Self, along with their friends Wayne Forst, Glen Jarman and John Sherry - are scaling Ben Nevis, the tallest …
A group of eight young people, aged between 13 and 19 years, all bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces, visited Mrs Murty, wife of the Prime Minister, at No. 10 Downing Street to discuss their ideas to make a positive change within the education system. The young adults are …
Cpl Mark Palin was a loving husband, football-mad dad, and dedicated soldier in The Rifles. Mark joined the military straight out of school and loyally served his country for 18 years, during which time he conducted tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. On the 18th of July 2011, Mark was killed in action …
On the 12th of September 2003, Heather’s life changed forever. Her dad, Cpl Robin McLachlan, who served in the Royal Logistics Corps, died in a road accident. She was just two years old. “I don't have many memories of my dad, but I’ve seen loads of photos and my mum is always telling me wonderful …
Mother’s Day can be a very difficult and emotional time for bereaved military children who have experienced the death of their mum. While it’s a special day for them and their family to come together and remember, it can also be a painful reminder of their loss, and it’s not uncommon for bereaved …
“When Mum was pregnant with me, my dad used to call her bump ‘daddy’s little angel’, which is where my name, Angel, comes from, which I love. Even though I didn’t get to meet my dad, knowing my name comes from him means I always feel connected to him.” Angel was born five months after her dad, …
