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Forces TV to broadcast Mountbatten Festival of Music for first time ever on TV

The Mountbatten Festival of Music 2018 will air exclusively on Forces TV on Easter Sunday, 1st April, at 15:00 (UKT).

As the flagship event for the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, the show is produced, directed and performed by the Band Service to raise funds for and awareness of The Royal Marines Charity.

The concert showcases the versatility of some of the world’s top military musicians, buglers and soloists, as they perform popular music and favourites from the big screen, to traditional marches.

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Soldiering On Awards announce Awards Night Presenters!

TV and Radio Broadcaster Jeremy Vine and Actress Fiona Dolman

We are delighted to announce that radio and TV broadcaster Jeremy Vine will be returning to host the Soldiering On Awards by popular demand! The Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2 is the most listened-to radio news programme in the UK. Jeremy also presents Eggheads and Points of View, along with election night specials and much more.

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Last Chance to Vote for the Soldiering On Awards Pets at Home Animal Partnership Award!

Last Chance to Vote for the Soldiering On Awards Pets at Home Animal Partnership Award!

Voting for the Soldiering On Awards Pets at Home Animal Partnership Award closes midnight Monday 26th March!

Help chose the winner.

The Soldiering On Awards judges have selected three finalists whose stories of the special relationship between human and animal partnerships shine as examples of devotion, inspiration and hope.

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Voting is now open for the Soldiering On Animal Partnership Award! 

The Soldiering On Awards judges have selected three finalists whose stories of the special relationship between human and animal partnerships shine as examples of devotion, inspiration and hope.

Voting ends at midnight on 26th March – but don’t wait… Show your support for these amazing finalists by casting your vote now!

The winning team will be announced on Awards night, 20th April. It’s not too late to book your place to attend this spectacular event if you haven’t already done so.

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Voting opens today for the Soldiering On Awards People’s Choice Award sponsored by Forces Network

The Soldiering On Awards judges co-chaired by General the Lord Dannatt and Debra Allcock-Tyler have selected a group of Finalists whose stories are representative of the diverse range of nominations received from throughout the armed forces community and beyond: individuals, charities, groups and businesses, all with amazing stories of personal achievements and support for others. Each demonstrating the positive attitude and capability of all from our community.

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Spotlight on the Finalists for the X-Forces Enterprise Business of the Year categories in the Soldiering On Awards!

This week we are thrilled to congratulate all of our innovative finalists for the three Business Award categories in partnership with X-Forces Enterprise. The Business categories for this years awards are Business of the Year Start-Up, sponsored by Cisco; Business of the Year Scale-Up, sponsored by Sage; and Business of the Year Community Impact, sponsored by Landmarc.

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Spotlight on the Finalists for the Forces in Mind Trust Working Together category in the Soldiering On Awards!

This week we are delighted to congratulate Battling On CIC, Cobseo Housing Cluster and Nick Wood from York St John University – our wonderful finalists for the Forces in Mind Trust Working Together award category, sponsored by Forces in Mind Trust.

Ray Lock, Chief Executive of Forces in Mind Trust said “The Soldiering on Awards are a great way to acknowledge the achievements of those who serve in, and support, the Armed Forces Community.

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Soldiering On Awards 2018 Finalists Reception

Last night saw the 2018 award finalists gather together for a special celebratory reception held at the House of Lords.

The evening’s host, Soldiering On Awards President, General the Lord Dannatt, welcomed 170 guests, including our 41 finalists along with their nominators, to the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace at the Palace of Westminster.

Speaking during the event, Lord Dannatt praised all the finalists. “Now into its eighth year, the Soldiering On Awards exists to unite all of our community, together in a common purpose. Our aim is to recognise the achievements of the entire diverse group of people who have served their country, including our Reserve Forces and Cadets.”

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Spotlight on the Finalists for the Healthcare and Rehabilitation category in the Soldiering On Awards!

This week we are delighted to congratulate Defence Medical Welfare Service, Deptherapy & Deptherapy Education, Dr Aamer Khan: Back On Track, and Military and Police Support (MAPS) – our inspiring finalists for the Healthcare and Rehabilitaiton award category, sponsored by Redwood Technologies Group.

Martin Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director, Redwood Technologies Group said: “Redwood Technologies Group is delighted to continue as sponsor of the Healthcare and Rehabilitation Award for 2018.

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Forces Radio BFBS Now on DAB+ in the UK

Forces Radio BFBS, the ad-free broadcaster which entertains, informs, connects and champions the British Forces community, launched on DAB+ in the UK this morning.

Station favourites such as X Factor finalist, Jay James, and award-winning presenter, Hal Stewart, are part of the station line-up with their highly energetic, fun-packed music and entertainment radio programme, ‘The Big Show’.

Former Magic co-host, Verity Geere, and forces favourite, Richard Hatch, are now waking up the nation with their breakfast show every weekday morning on DAB+.

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