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The one thing you should avoid doing before an intense workout. #Fitness #Workout #Gym #RDG #Catterick #BFBS

Forces families have been taking part in talks, workshops & competitions at the Reading Force Roadshow in North Yorkshire. The tour has been visiting schools in Catterick Garrison & RAF Leeming with the aim to get more parents & children sharing the reading experience together Chris Kaye reports. #Books #Army #Forces #Catterick #Leeming #RAF #BFBS Picture (C) Crown Copyright

Hear from the Station Commander of RAF Brize Norton, Gp Cpt Simon Edwards and Sgt Ali Headworth from the RAFA committee...

BFBS volunteer Tina McKay has taken part in her first fitness class for many years. Did she make it to the end of the session or did her lungs burst? Chris Kaye was there to capture what happened.

The Royal Dragoon Guards are behind a campaign to get Catterick moving. Fitness instructor Julian "Macca" McBride is launching a free outdoor fitness class which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and get families more active. Chris Kaye speaks to Macca & RDG welfare officer Captain Billy Kelly about the initiative, before volunteering BFBS presenter Tina McKay to try it out. #BFBS #Catterick #Army #RDG #Fitness #Health #Yorkshire #Chris Kaye #Military

The Queen & the Duke of York have been in North Yorkshire to officially oversee the merger of two historic units. Tina McKay has more on the formation of the Royal Lancers at Richmond Castle. #Queen #RoyalLancers #Yorkshire #Catterick #QRL #amalgamation #QRL #BFBS #Richmond #Army #Lancers

Tucked away along the tank road is Catterick Garrison's Sailing Club. The military community met at Thornton Steward reservoir at the club's open day to get a taste of what the sport has to offer. Chris Kaye took to the water to report.

Interview with members of the #Lotus #F1 team who recently visited RAF Brize Norton

Rob Locking from British Forces Resettlement Services chats to Chris Kaye about the careers event in Catterick for the military community in May.

Regulars & reserves have been raising money for ABF – The Soldiers Charity at an adventure race in Richmond. Adrenaline Rush pitted challengers against a grueling 8km fell run and an 800m extreme obstacle course. Chris Kaye reports from the Aske Estate in North Yorkshire. #BFBS #Army #Navy #RAF #Richmond #Catterick #Charity #Race #ABF

THIS IS AN APRIL FOOL BY CHRIS KAYE Surplus electrical equipment supplied by BFBS to the forces community in Germany is being distributed to soldiers in North Yorkshire as draw down gets underway. Free TVs & set top boxes are being given to military families at the Horne Rd studios. To claim yours simply pop down with your military ID. Only one per household.

Rob Edmond from the ITV show The Biggest Loser is rolling a large wooden barrel through the streets of the UK in aid of Help For Heroes. The former SAS soldier is travelling 500 miles from Scotland to Tedworth House in Wiltshire raising money for the charity. Chris Kaye has been speaking to the personal trainer en route to Leeds about the celebrities who've joined him along the way.... #ITV #Help4Heroes #Charity #BFBS #BiggestLoser #SAS #Army #Navy #RAF #Catterick #Leeds #PhoenixHouse

The final Afghan medals parade has taken place at Richmond Castle. Soldiers from 5th Regiment Royal Artillery have been recognized for their work on Op Herrick 20 in Helmand province and the start of Op Toral as part of the NATO support mission in Kabul. Major Steve Crisp, the commander of K Battery has been speaking to Chris Kaye about the significance of the event. #BFBS #Catterick #Richmond #Army #Afghanistan #NATO #Yorkshire #5RegtRA #ChrisKaye

A group of soldiers from the Queen's Royal Lancers based in Catterick Garrison are cycling 700 miles on behalf of ABF - The Soldiers Charity. Along the way the seven man team will visit the graves of thirteen fallen QRL comrades making this both a physical & emotional trip. Chris Kaye gets an update from the organiser of the challenge WO2 Leon Reeve on day four.

Members of the Jordanian Armed Forces Band have been training in Catterick Garrison. The visiting musicians got an insight into British Army life from the Band of the Royal Amoured Corps. Chris Kaye reports. (Photo: Warrant Officer Class 1 Gooch Copyright 2015) #BFBS #ChrisKaye #Jordan #Music #Catterick

WO2 Leon Reeve from the Queen’s Royal Lancers is cycling 700 miles in aid of ABF – The Soldiers Charity. He’s part of a seven man crew & support team who are visiting 13 QRL graves en route to Bovington Tank Museum. Chris Kaye from the Forces Breakfast caught up with Leon just before departure.

4th Infantry Brigade have launched a two week ammunition amnesty. It's an opportunity for any spares rounds to be handed in without the fear of reprisals. Chris Kaye speaks to Major Kris Rotchell, the officer commanding 150 Provost Company, 1RMP.

The Army Welfare Service in Catterick Garrison are running a free CV and interview workshop on Thursday 16th March 2015. Jen Taylor from the Hive has the details.

The history of the First World War is told through correspondence between soldiers and their relatives in a new book. “Letters from the Trenches” gives a first-hand account of life on the frontline as officers, infantrymen & conscripts share their experiences and their real thoughts about the conflict. Author Jacqueline Wadsworth told Chris Kaye what really stood out about these letters. #WW1 #Army #Catterick #Books #Trenches #History #Military #BFBS #Chris Kaye

The commander of the Yorkshire Officer Training Regiment marked International Women's Day with an address at the Civic Hall in Leeds. Lt Col Lisa Brooks has served in the reserves since 1992 and juggles a civilian career along side her military role. The head of the West Yorkshire based unit told Chris Kaye about her reasons for signing up. #Army #Reserves #Yorkshire #BFBS #ChrisKaye #BlackRats #4Brigade