The most important lesson I’ve learned in my 30-year career in submarines is patience really is a virtue. When you spend a long period of time deployed in 16000 tons of steel with 167 other souls you learn to be patient and understanding of your shipmates and support each other. People will always have down…
1. Declutter your wardrobe! This is one of those things we never find time for! But decluttering your wardrobe will help you improve tidiness and free some space in your home. It is also a great opportunity to give away old clothes to charity shops or, if you are a bit crafty, you can alter…
Military personnel in the UK are often incredibly mobile, frequently being deployed overseas at international bases, meaning that in many cases, they must relocate together with their families. Naturally, this process can be very disruptive to children, especially with regards to their education and social development. That is why the MOD offers the Continuity of…
Who Is Kelly? I am a self-employed artisan jewellery designer and maker, currently living in the south of England with my husband, our three young daughters, and a loyal old grey cat. I am a retired Royal Navy Officer, having left the military after almost fifteen years of service in order to have children and…
Almost every regimental unit in the UK Armed Forces has a motto, below are 5 of the most well known regimental mottos. The Royal Gurkha Rifles – “Better to Die Than Live A Coward” Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years, the Nepalese soldiers are an integral part of…
Give Us Time offers families the chance to go break and thanks to kind donations across the world. Most of people likes travelling but sometimes it becomes more stressful through airport security. Here are some tips from Give Us Time to make your travel more comfortable with your family; Boarding Pass and Check-In You have…