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Soldiers from the north are preparing to toss kegs, press giant dumbbells & lift huge Atlas Stones this weekend (25th June). Members of 4 SCOTS & 4 Regiment RA will go head to head in a series on demanding physical disciplines at Thirsk Truck Gathering. The second annual Army Strongman Competition is the brainchild of Gemma Magnusson (former World's Strongest Woman competitor) & Jackie Gilbert. They've been talking to Chris Kaye about the reason for setting up the contest & what to expect at the event. #sport #fitness #strength #Army #Thirsk #BFBS #Yorkshire #trucks

School children in North Yorkshire have marked Armed Forces Day in Catterick. The pupils got hands on with kit, climbed inside military vehicles & enjoyed some live music. Listen to Chris Kaye's report from Ypres Lines. #AFD #ArmedForcesDay #AFD17 #Catterick #Army #BFBS #Radio #Forces #Military #1RMP #Yorkshire

The Silver Stars parachute display team dropped into the 4th annual Newcastle Military Show. Chris Kaye spoke to the team once they were firmly back on the ground.

Leaving a lasting legacy for the British Army and the British Muslim Community has earned a senior British Army officer a top accolade in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honour list. Colonel Mike Butterwick did more to advance the integration of Muslims into the forces than any other officer in the North East of England during his time as deputy Commander of 4th Infantry Brigade based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. As a result he has been made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Chris Kaye get reaction to the news at the Newcastle Military Show.

Regular, reserve & cadet units took over the Town Moor for the 4th annual Newcastle Military Show. Highlights included the Silver Stars parachute display team, a combined arms demonstration and a performance from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Band. Northumbria Army Cadet Force showcased what they have to offer to young people and they've been speaking to Chris Kaye

Twenty bomb disposal experts are cycling 1,500 miles on the first-ever charity ‘Tour De Troops’. They’re raising money for the Felix Fund – the charity for those affected by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The journey began in Edinburgh and finishes in Bielefeld, Germany. Along the way they are visiting every security-cleared EOD regiment. Chris Kaye spoke to Captain James Wadsworth just before he departed from Piave Lines in Catterick Garrison. It seems he was well looked after in North Yorkshire.

Personnel of 5th Regiment Royal Artillery based in Catterick Garrison have paid a surprise to BFBS. Three members of the unit from Marne Barracks unexpectedly dropped in on Chris Kaye during Forces Breakfast. It was all part of a talent week test set by the RSM. Here's what happened...

Grammy & Ivor Novello Award winning songwriter & producer, Eliot Kennedy has teamed with Leeds vocalist Joanne Heselden-Edwards to create a charity album. Proceeds from the sale of “Hidden Wounds” with benefit Help For Heroes’ psychological well-being programme. The man responsible for some of the biggest hits of Take That, the Spice Girls, & Bryan Adams has been speaking to Chris Kaye on the Forces Breakfast, about how a life changing visit to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan was the catalyst for the project... #charity #forces #Army #RAF #HiddenWounds #RoyalNavy #Catterick #NAAFI #HelpForHeroes #GaryBarlow #TakeThat

You won’t believe what retired Army Major Eric Ingram did to celebrate his 70th birthday! Far from putting his feet up, Eric actually did a wing walking for charity. Eric has been speaking to Chris Kaye on the Forces Breakfast. #charity #ABF #Yorkshire #Catterick #BFBS #Army

Chris Kaye gets an update on the fishing marathon in Hull in aid of ABF - The Soldiers Charity.

As Richmond Operatic Society prepare to bring the Pirates of Penzance to the Georgian Theatre Royal, their chairman John Holliday has his pirate knowledge tested by Chris Kaye on the Forces Breakfast.

WO2 Steve Ingle from 269 (West Riding) Battery Royal Artillery, 101 - Northumbrian Regiment Royal Artillery tells Chris Kaye about the charity fishing competition in Hull raising money for ABF - The Soldiers' Charity.

A new method for reducing the number of sleep disturbances affecting PTSD sufferers is being championed by a clinical psychologist. Therapist Justin Havens has concluded research into the technique which helps those traumatised by nightmares. In the test, participants saw improvements in their sleep and reduced symptoms of PTSD. Now, Justin wants to make this concept available to everyone, free of charge through an online animation. A crowdfunding project has been set up to get the idea off the ground. Support the project here: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/no-more-nightmares See the video report here: http://www.forces.net/news/tri-service/new-treatment-hoping-end-ptsd-nightmares

Action from the 2017 UK North Festival of Sport. Units from Blackpool, Preston, Catterick, Newcastle & Dishforth compete in seven different disciplines across two days at the annual tournament. Chris Kaye reports.

An overview of the golf competition at the UK North Festival of Sport in Catterick.

Service children from RAF Leeming have progressed to the national final of the “Race For The Line” Micro:Bit model rocket car competition. The primary school pupils fought off competition from students from across the north-east to secure their place in the final round of the contest. Each team had to design & build a foam rocket car to race. The models were based on the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car, which is driven by fighter pilot Andy Green and travels at over 1000mph. Chris Kaye gets reaction from the winners.

RAF Leeming has staged the “Race For The Line” Micro:Bit model rocket car challenge. Schools from across the north-east had to design & build foam rocket cars to race as part of the national contest aimed at engaging young people with STEM subjects. The models were based on the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car, which is driven by fighter pilot Andy Green and travels at over 1000mph. Aulden Duni-Pace is the Chief Executive of the Learning Partnership who've been helping to deliver the project.

The 2017 UK North Festival of Sport is underway in Catterick. The annual event now features seven disciplines across two days of competition. Chris Kaye has been to join teams at the golf course , including Major Neil Bulmer - chairman of UK North Golf. #Army #BFBS #Catterick #Golf #Sport #Yorkshire

Units from the north are gearing up for two days of competition in Catterick. The annual sporting contest has now been expanded as organisers Captain Steve Chappell & SSgt Chris Armstrong tell Chris Kaye.

A group of MT drivers from RAF Leeming have set off on a 100 mile charity cycle ride (Fri 5th May 2017). Chris Kaye finds out from Ron Mooney. Show your support here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/finningleymtveteransbikeride