Discover how Joanne Bowmer, Forces Wives Challenge and the Armed Forces community came together to raise £570 for the Duke of Lancaster's Regimental Charity. I'd also include a photo of Joanne and Ashley from his Army days somewhere in the section explaining the family's connection to the Regiment. It would give readers a very personal understanding of why this matters.

I signed up to climb Pen y Fan for charity. That sounds very straightforward when you say it quickly. What I perhaps failed to consider was that I don't really do walking. I definitely don't do hiking. And I was going to turn up to an event where I knew absolutely nobody. So, naturally, I was absolutely terrified. But what started as a charity walk turned into one of those weekends that reminded me why the Armed Forces community has been such a huge part of my life for so

Bella has recently progressed to become our official mascot at Remembrance Day parades, and if that wasn’t impressive enough, she’s also taken on responsibilities as our “Head of Security.” It’s a title she carries with both dignity and just the right amount of charm.

I'll be joining the Forces Wives Challenge to climb Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in South Wales. The Forces Wives Challenge brings together women whose partners are serving members of the Armed Forces or veterans, creating opportunities to challenge themselves, build confidence and support one another through adventure.