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Thirty wives from the Light Dragoons are preparing to hurl themselves out of a plane from 13,000 feet. The tandem parachute jump is on behalf of ABF - The Soldiers' Charity. The ladies have just had their first briefing ahead of next April's jump from Durham Tees Valley Airport. They aim to raise £10,000 for the military charity. Chris Kaye reports. #LightDragoons #Parachute #Freefall #Skydive #Army #Catterick #Yorkshire #Wives #Military #BFBS #Radio

The Garrison Medical Centre in Catterick is now based at Cambrai Lines. That means there is a brand new phone number. To call reception to book an appointment you now need to call 01748 87 3330. The old number for the Duchess of Kent Barracks is no longer in service. #Medical #Emergency #Catterick #Doctor #Health #Army #Yorkshire #BFBS

A Richmond tattooist has been offering customers a permanent reminder of the fallen. Chris Moss from the K2 Body Art Studio has been inking poppies on client's skin. All the proceeds have been donated to the Royal British Legion. Next year there are plans to roll the idea out across the country.

Every weekday morning on the Forces Breakfast in Catterick Garrison Sgt Major Problem sets a brain teaser at 7:10am. Can you work out the answer?

Over 200 marching troops turned out for the Remembrance Day parade in Richmond. All three services were represented as over fifty wreaths were laid at the war memorial in Friary Gardens. Chris Kaye reports on the public service for the fallen. #Remembrance #Catterick #Richmond #Army #Navy #RAF #Cadets #BFBS #Yorkshire #4SCOTS #BritishLegion

The main trunk road connecting Catterick Garrison to the A1 is set to close for 18 months. An alternative route will be in place until the bridge demolition on the A6136 between Brompton-on-Swale & Brough-St-Giles is complete. Charlotte Wright from highways England tells Chris Kaye about the improvement plans and clears up any misinformation. #Catterick #A1 #Roadworks #Yorkshire #HighwaysAgency #BFBS

Chris Kaye from the Forces Breakfast in Catterick provides solutions to everyday dilemmas in the garrison. #Incident #BFBS #Catterick #Funny

The Remembrance period has begun in North Yorkshire. The military community has turned out in force for the launch of this year’s poppy appeal. The event included an emotional performance of the official Royal British Legion single by singer songwriter Jamie Bevan. Chris Kaye reports. #RBL #BritishLegion #BFBS #Catterick #JamieBevan #Charity #Remembrance #Remember #Army #Navy #RAF #Radio

Medics based in Catterick Garrison have been drinking coffee to raise money for a forces charity. 5 Armoured Medical Regiment based at Gaza Barracks held a Big Brew Up in aid of SSAFA. Chris Kaye reports. #SSAFA #Charity #BFBS #Radio #Army #Medics

Middlesbrough FC & the Yorkshire Regiment are inviting 500 service personnel, veterans & cadets to the Riverside on Tues 3rd November to mark the remembrance period. Major Pat Ralph tells Chris Kaye how you can claim your passes. #Football #Middlesbrough #Sport #BFBS #Catterick #Army #Remembrance

Did the BFBS Catterick team survive five haunted houses at Hallowscream in York? Chris Kaye, Hannah King, Luke Botham & Tina McKay face their fears in a series of frightening mazes. Listen to the full gory, blood curdling story. #Halloween #Hallowscream #Catterick #York #BFBS #Chris Kaye #Scary #Fear #Terror

Did BFBS Catterick Evening Show presenter Tina McKay survived five haunted houses? Find out Monday morning at 8am (19th Oct 2015) on BFBS Catterick. Tune in on 106.9 FM. #Halloween #Scare #Fright #Terror #BFBS #Hallowscream #York Maze #Chris Kaye #Catterick

Broadcaster, explorer & marine biologist Monty Halls will share stories from his eventful life on Monday (19th Oct) in Bristol. The host of Great Ocean Adventures is the guest speaker at a networking event hosted by the Officers’ Association – a charity which provides welfare support to commissioned ranks. Before his TV career, Monty was a Bootneck, as he tells Chris Kaye. Register for the event here: https://www.officersassociation.org.uk/employment/events/19th-october-oa-connect-series-an-evening-with-monty-halls/ (Picture Credit: Matt Austin Images) #BFBS #Bootneck #Marines #TV #Radio #OA #Explorer #Scorpion #forces

This event is aimed at giving the forces community an opportunity to meet with employers and training providers who are looking to recruit from, and work with, the Armed Forces Community, as well as access to self-employment opportunities and support services specialising in the transition from Military to Civilian life. Military Community Careers Fair 15th Oct 2015 9:30am - 2pm

The newly formed Royal Lancers have held their very first boxing night at Munster Barracks. Five squadrons competed for the Peto Cup. The VIP guess of honour was two time world champion Amir Khan. The Olympian chats to Chris Kaye about the standard of boxing, offers advice to up & coming boxers & reveals his plans for future fights.

A physical training instructor based in Catterick has set himself the challenge of climbing the height of Mount Everest using a cargo net. SSgt Mark Radcliffe is currently attached to 1 Close Support Battalion REME and is planning to raise money for Save The Children. Chris Kaye catches up with SSgt Radcliffe at Munster Barracks to talk about his 5 1/2 mile climb. #REME #Army #Charity #Catterick #BFBS

A service pupil support network has staged the very first HMS Heroes Day in Catterick Garrison. Students were invited to wear fancy dress, take part in fun activities and discuss the challenges of growing up in a military family. Chris Kaye reports. #Catterick #Hipswell #1CSBattalionREME #Army #ServicePupil #ChrisKaye

An up & coming American Football team in the north east is looking for new members from the military community. Ex-Para Rob Bell speaks to Chris Kaye. #Paras #Army #Catterick #AmericanFootball #TynedaleFury

Chris Kaye from the Forces Breakfast in Catterick Garrison receives a call from a wrong number. He does his best to help out anyway. #Catterick #Funny #Radio #BFBS

A life-saving army officer from Catterick Garrison has successfully completed the Great North Run. Major Chris Coillier paused half way round the course to administer first aid to a fallen female runner before continuing on to the finish line. The officer commanding Pegasus Company recounts what happened to Chris Kaye. #BFBS #GreatNorthRun #Catterick #PARAs #PCompany #Army #Yorkshire #Military #Hero #FirstAid