Alec Hall

Gilbert Beck

Military bands have had a long association with the game of football…

Eddie Pickering

In 1982 Major Eddie Pickering became the Bandmaster of the Cheshire Regiment having served in Germany and Northern Ireland.

Steve Sheeran

Steve remembers his first parade fondly…

Terrie Hemsley

Terrie Hemsley’s son Paul served with the Grenadier Guards.  A significant injury in Afghanistan followed by a serious medical mistake led to...

Kate Boe

Kate Boe served in the Royal Air Force as a nurse, where she met her husband John – a military policeman. John...

Sophie Sinnott

In 2010 Sophie Sinnott’s partner Luke was badly injured when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan. Now married with children, Sophie...

Jenny Bottomley

Jenny Bottomley is married to Daniel – a former Royal Marine Commando who served in Afghanistan. There he lost his foot and...

Michele Apter

Michele’s family tree shows military men from both world wars, so it was no surprise when two of her sons joined the...

Teri Turner

Teri Turner is married to Mark who served in the Army in Bosnia. His experiences led to PTSD, and he suffered 5...

Lisa Kirkpatrick

Lisa Kirkpatrick’s husband Gary had an accident on an army training exercise. Engaged at the time and with a new baby, Lisa...

Sandra Bremner

Sandra Bremner comes from Ballyclare a small town in County Antrim, where she met her husband Sammy. Having served army in the...

Fiona Hossell

At the age of 24, Fiona Hossell’s son Glen was a Lance Corporal in the Royal Engineers and training with the Rhine...

Heather Lake

Heather Lake’s husband served with the Royal Logistics Corps as a chef. He was diagnosed with PTSD after two tours of Northern...

Joanne Jukes

When Joanne Jukes met her partner David he was already dealing with PTSD from his time in the Staffordshire Regiment, and work...

Kirsty Green

Kirsty Green has been with her partner Glen, a Royal Engineer, for 8 years. Glen had an accident whilst parachuting and damaged...

Louise Reynolds

Louise Reynolds’ husband Kristian served in Iraq where he was injured and also had to deal with significant injuries of his colleagues....

Ulrike Clarke

Ulrike Clarke lives with Alex who served in the Royal Logistics Corps and later joined the Professional Guard Service. He has been...

Vikki Foley

Vikki Foley’s husband Christopher served with 3rd Battalion the Rifles. His Regiment were hit hard in Afghanistan and he lost a friend....

Zoe Meakin

Zoe’s partner Dallas served 17 and half years in the Military Police. He was often withdrawn after a tour but, would usually...

Shani Hall

Shani Hall’s husband Lee was in the Royal Military Police. Having been diagnosed with PTSD, and with their lives becoming increasingly difficult,...

Kirsty Halfpenny

Kirsty Halfpenny’s husband Andy served with the Coldstream Guards. Although he had left the service before they met, the mental and physical...

Dorothy Kelton

Dorothy Kelton’s daughter Anna transferred from the Royal Marines Band Service to become a logistician within the Royal Navy. An accident during...

Tracy Burgess

Tracy Burgess’ husband Alan served in both Gulf wars. He struggled with his mental health and worried about the drugs that the...

Julie White

Supporting a veteran whose service career affects their quality of life can be hard work. Julie White and her husband Melvin live...

Norman Rogerson

Norman Rogerson joined the armed forces in 1957 and left in 1984 having reached the rank of First Class Warrant Officer and...

Lorna Hunter

Lorna Hunter is married to Thomas who served with the regular and Territorial Armies. Suffering with PTSD led to a huge strain...

Craig Kane

Craig is a former RAF Avionics Engineer who cares for his wife Michelle – a former RAF Communications Officer. Michelle was injured...

Jenni Worthington

Jenni’s Partner Dan served in the army as a Royal Engineer in Bosnia and Iraq before working in Afghanistan in a civilian...

Shelley Robertson

Shelley Robertson’s partner Tom served with the Royal Fusiliers and the Territorial Army. When Tom was diagnosed with PTSD Shelley felt that...