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Forces Radio BFBS's recent posts to audioboom.com
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The British Army's Newest PARA
03/11/2016 Duración: 01minMembers of 786 Breville Platoon have passed off after completing initial training in Catterick Garrison. The 21 newly qualified soldiers will join 2 PARA in Colchester; who will be the air manoeuvre battle group next year. Private Mason Squirrel has enjoyed the training, but admits to Chris Kaye it was demanding. #PARAS #Catterick #Yorkshire #Colchester #Army #BFBS
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Red Devils Drop In During PARA Pass Out
03/11/2016 Duración: 02minThe British Army's newest PARAs have been treated to a spectacular passing out parade in Catterick. The Red Devils dropped in on the 21 newly qualified infantrymen of 'Breville Platoon', watched by World War II veteran Bert Marsh who fought at the Battle of Breville in 1944. Captain Joseph Palmer is the officer commanding the Red Devils and describes to Chris Kaye what spectators saw in the skies above Helles Barracks. #PARAS #RedDevils #BFBS #Catterick
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Ghost Soldier Spotted on Indian Border
31/10/2016 Duración: 01minAl from British Paranormal reveals how the ghostly figure of a soldier has been spotted on the Indian border. #Halloween #Ghost #BFBS #Paranormal
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Terrifying Halloween Party in Catterick
31/10/2016 Duración: 01min200 parents and children turned out for the Welfare Halloween Party in Catterick Garrison. The event was organised by the teams from the Royal Dragoon Guards, the Light Dragoons, 4 SCOTS & the ITC. Chris Kaye overcame his fears to take a terrifying walk around. #Halloween #Ghosts #BFBS
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Heartless Burglars Steal WWII Veteran's Service Medals
27/10/2016 Duración: 01minA 90-year-old Army veteran from North Yorkshire is devastated after his service medals were taken from his home. Thieves broke into the home of Ernie Tull in Leyburn and took the mementos. The incident means Mr Tull can no longer wear the medals at the annual Remembrance Day parade in his hometown. Ernie Tull joined the Green Howards aged 19 before transferring across to the Royal Artillery. Colin Nesbitt, the Secretary of the Leyburn Branch of the British Legion reacts to the news.
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The Blitz Witch
27/10/2016 Duración: 02minWith Halloween on the horizon, let’s revisit the creepy military story of the Blitz Witch. The Scottish medium was famously the last person arrested for witchcraft during World War II. Al Cuin from British Paranormal tells Chris Kaye about the eerie incident. #Halloween #BlitzWitch #Paranormal
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Ghostly Roman Soldier Still on Sentry Duty in Chester
26/10/2016 Duración: 02minSightings of a ghostly figure have been reported in Chester. Witnesses claim to have seen a Roman soldier on patrol in the Cheshire city. Al Cuin from British Paranormal tells Chris Kaye about the incident. (Image: Flickr / madmrmox) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ #Halloween #Ghost #Paranormal #Creepy #Romans #BFBS
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Top Teaching Award For ITC Tutor
20/10/2016 Duración: 02minThe Functional Skills Development Manager at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick has been presented with the Northern Region Inspirational Tutor of the Year award. Kay Whitehouse is responsible for the education of recruits at the centre who failed to gain any GCSE qualifications. Kay supports up to 1000 soldiers each year and ensures each one has fundamental maths & English skills. Kay's hard work was recognised at a special ceremony in the Officers' Mess at Vimy Barracks. Chris Kaye reports.
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Christina Survives Blandford Tower Abseil
19/10/2016 Duración: 01minDespite her fear of heights, Christina Holton abseils down the huge tower at Blandford Camp for charity. Christina describes what it was like to Chris Kaye.
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New Digital Skills For Military Spouses
19/10/2016 Duración: 02minMilitary wives & partners in Catterick have been brushing up on their digital skills. They’ve been learning how to code, create apps & build websites from scratch on a free course at the Leisure Centre organised by Recruit For Spouses – a social enterprise that looks out for the interests of military spouses. Chris Kaye reports.
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Top Accolade For Surrey Cadet
18/10/2016 Duración: 03minA teenager from Surrey has been awarded the highest recognition possible for an Army Cadet. Shauna Lawless from the Caterham Detachment is the 2016 National Cadet Champion. The 18 year-old was presented with the Claire Shore Trophy at the Lord Lieutenant Awards at Loseley Park. The Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major tells Chris Kaye what this accolade means to her. #LordLieutenantAwards #ACF #Cadets #Army #BFBS #Surry
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Military Veterans Become Models
14/10/2016 Duración: 02minWounded, injured & sick veterans from North Yorkshire have taken to the catwalk for a charity fashion show. The personnel recovery centre in Catterick Garrison hosted a glitzy night featuring first time models from all three services. Proceeds from the evening were donated to Help For Heroes. Chris Kaye was there. #PhoenixHouse #HelpForHeroes #BFBS #Catterick #Fashion #Yorkshire #Charity
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How much do you remember about the A-Team TV show?
13/10/2016 Duración: 02min80s action show The A-Team comes to Forces TV from Mon 17th Oct 2016. But how much do you remember about the series? Play along with Chris Kaye's quiz and find out.
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Veteran Rebuilds Life With Canal Restoration
13/10/2016 Duración: 02minWounded, injured and sick veterans and service personnel are rebuilding their lives, gain qualifications and learn new skills by transforming and restoring the historic Pocklington canal. Help for Heroes and the Canal & River Trust and have come together to deliver an ambitious canal restoration and career recovery programme for veterans and service personnel from across the country. They have joined the Heritage Heroes project and are working alongside Canal & River Trust engineers, heritage advisors and volunteers from Pocklington Canal Amenity Society to resurrect part of the waterway. The 18-month project will also see new volunteers recruited from nearby local communities in East Riding, Yorkshire. The project, made possible by £500,000 funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, aims to bring pride and purpose back to our heroic veterans while restoring canals, some of which have been left neglected for decades. Veterans returning from service are highly-skilled and capable individuals
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Free Digital Skills Workshop
30/09/2016 Duración: 03minGot an incredible idea for an app, but don't have the technical know how to build one? Do you have an existing business, but no mobile platform? Social enterprise Recruit For Spouses are holding a FREE one day digital skills workshop in Catterick Garrison on Oct 11th. The course at the Leisure Centre will take you through the basics of coding using HTML & CSS. Recruit for Spouses forges relationships with employers, promotes the benefits of employing a military and champions fair opportunities. Chris Kaye speaks to Digital, PR & Marketing Coordinator Ella McPartlin about what to expect.
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Kent Cadet Honoured at Lord Lieutenant's Awards
30/09/2016 Duración: 03minA cadet from Kent has been recognised for his contribution to the Air Training Corps at a ceremony in Canterbury. Cadet Warrant Officer Jack Etherington from 2374 (Ditton) Squadron has been made the Lord Lieutenant Cadet for the county. Each year the Lord-Lieutenants’ Awards honour Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), cadets and employees of the Reserve Forces and Cadet Organisations of the Armed Forces for their hard work and dedication. Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants are the representatives of the Crown and are appointed directly by Her Majesty The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister. Listen to Jack chatting to Chris Kaye from BFBS Radio.
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Chemical Attack Training on QOY Annual Camp
27/09/2016 Duración: 02minThe Queen’s Own Yeomanry have just completed their two-week annual camp in Norfolk and Northumberland. The reserve unit based in the north-east took part in live firing on the ranges, rehearsed what to do in the event of a chemical or biological attack and hiked across the hills on the training area. Trooper Richard Thompson from York describes the fortnight to Chris Kaye… #QOY #Army #Reserves #Otterburn #Thetford #BFBS
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Meet the Lord Lieutenant Cadet James Ross
26/09/2016 Duración: 02minHer Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants are the representatives of the Crown for each county in the United Kingdom. They are appointed directly by Her Majesty The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister. The annual Lord-Lieutenants’ Awards for Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), cadets and employees of the Reserve Forces and Cadet Organisations of theArmed Forces are recognised as honours throughout the Ministry of Defence. Chris Kaye chats to Cadet James Ross from the Combined Cadet Force at Portsmouth Grammar School about the Lord Lieutenant Awards in Hampshire. #BFBS #Hampshire
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Reservist Collects a Lord Lieutenant Certificate of Meritorious Service
26/09/2016 Duración: 03minAn army reservist with almost 30 years of experience has been recognised for his service at the Lord Lieutenant Awards in Hampshire. Major John Baker was honoured for his welfare work as notification officer with the Royal Signals at a ceremony at the Guildhall in Winchester. Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants are the representatives of the Crown for each county in the United Kingdom. They are appointed directly by Her Majesty The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister. The annual Lord-Lieutenants’ Awards for Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), cadets and employees of the Reserve Forces and Cadet Organisations of theArmed Forces are recognised as honours throughout the Ministry of Defence. Chris Kaye speaks to Major John Baker.
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Catterick Hosts Gala Boxing Night
22/09/2016 Duración: 02minCatterick has played host to a gala night of Army boxing. The event held at the leisure centre saw units from across the UK take part in the nine bout fight card. Among the invited guests were former IBF World Champion Glenn McCrory & Olympian Pat McCormack. Chris Kaye followed the second match of the evening… #PARAS #LANCS #2LANCS #Catterick #Boxing #BFBS