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Highlights from the track & field events at the UK North Festival of Sport in Catterick Garrison.

Coverage of the tug of war competition at the UK North Festival of Sport in Catterick Garrison. Chris Kaye reports. #BFBS #Catterick #Yorkshire #Sport #TugOfWar

The UK North Festival of Sport has seen units from Newcastle, North Yorkshire & Leconfield take part in the annual competition. Chris Kaye reports on the hockey at the Robertson Rd pitches in Catterick Garrison.

John O'Groats to Land's End in two months without support is the challenge Phil Harvey has set himself. The 60 year old is aiming to complete the epic journey on foot by the end of July. Proceeds from the demanding 850 mile walk will go to the Royal Dragoon Guards Regimental Charity. Phil is aiming to raise £20,000 for the cause. The welfare team will then purchase a minibus to benefit the families'. Chris Kaye spoke to Phil on day five. Support Phil here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Phil-Harvey4

LCpl Dickie Doorbar from Worthy Down is issued a challenge from Chris Kaye to talk non-stop for 30 seconds about Danish Longball. Can Dickie do it? Listen at 6:20pm (on Monday 6th June 1016).

Can you tell the difference between the noise a baby makes and the sound of a Star Wars character? Play along with Chris Kaye's game and find out.

Help For Heroes are running a research project into sleep trauma and the nightmares that affect veterans with PTSD. Psychological therapist Justin Havens is leading the study and is teaching new skills to stop sleep disturbances & improve daily function. Chris Kaye speaks to Justin Havens about his method. Sign up for a course: http://helpforheroesonline.org.uk/p/1DW2-1JA/bettersleep

There’s been success in the swimming for the United Kingdom at the Invictus Games in Florida. As warm sun shone down on a glistening pool Adam Nixon collected medals in two events. The former gunner with the Royal Artillery took home gold in the 50m breaststroke & silver in the freestyle. Adam has been describing the games to Chris Kaye…

Members of 101 City of London Regiment EOD have been cheering on the British team at the Invictus Games in Florida. They managed to catch some of the power lifting before getting back to their own sports training. Chris Kaye joined Lt Max Kuhnke in the stands at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando.

A former Olympic, World & Commonwealth champion has been presenting medals at the Invictus Games in Florida. 400m sprinter Christie Ohuruogu watched the track & field events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando before congratulating the winners. The athletics star is thrilled to be at the games as she told Chris Kaye. #Athletics #Invictus #InvictusGames #IAM #Sport #BFBS #ChrisKaye #Army #Navy #RAF

100 metre champion Linford Christie has been in Orlando presenting medals at the Invictus Games. The former sprinter is the only British man to have won gold at all four major competitions open to British athletes: the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games. He’s been telling Chris Kaye how much he’s enjoying the spirit of the games. #InvictusGames #Invictus #IAM #Sport #Athletics #Army #Navy #RAF #BFBS #ChrisKaye

A former Legionnaire is now one of the UK's top martial arts instructors. Norman Smithers holds a 15th dan in the Bujinkan - a system that dates back over 900 years to feudal times in the far east. The ex-infantryman tells Chris Kaye about the grueling training in the Legion, how eating snails was a catalyst for joining the French military unit, and the unique weapons he studies in his ancient Japanese art. #Bujinkan #BFBS #Catterick #Legion #Legionnaire #Japan #Samurai #Ninja #Army #Infantry

Army veteran Scotty Darroch is getting ready to fly the flag for the British Armed Forces at the Invictus Games. The Paralympic style sports competition for wounded, injured & sick service personnel & veterans will see 15 nations battle it out in events such as swimming, power lifting & athletics. The 40 year old has been busy training for the competition with support from Phoenix House recovery centre in Catterick. Chris Kaye reports. #Invictus Games #Army #HelpForHeroes #Charity #PTSD #BFBS #Sport #Catterick #RLC #Yorkshire #Orlando #Athletics

Former cruiser weight world champion Glenn McCrory has been visiting would-be boxing coaches in Catterick Garrison. The Sky Sports pundit dropped in on the army coaching, refereeing & judging course at Cambrai Lines to share his experiences in the ring. Chris Kaye reports.

A retired army Colonel has taken charge of Catterick Golf Club. During Brian De La Haye's military career he was a senior department head in a major governmental personnel management headquarters responsible for career development. Following his service, Brian took up a regional director role with ABF - The Soldiers Charity. Now, the keen golfer is overseeing the North Yorkshire attraction which boasts over 6000 yards of undulating fairways and sloping greens. Listen to Brian's chat with Chris Kaye

30 wives from the Light Dragoons have taken part in a tandem skydive on behalf of ABF – The Soldiers Charity. From 10,000 feet the ladies jumped out of a plane, reaching speeds of up to 120 mph before deploying the parachute. Chris Kaye watched from the ground. #BFBS #Catterick #Army #Light Dragoons #Parachute #Charity

A team of officers & soldiers from the Infantry Training Centre are embarking on a challenging triathlon to mark the formation of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Exercise Tour De Scots will consist of a one mile swim in open water, a 450 mile cycle ride & a thirteen mile fell run. Along the way the men will visit each of the battalions en route from Inverness to Catterick. Captain Lance Morris & Major Damien Mead have been telling Chris Kaye what’s in store…

Thirty ladies from the Light Dragoons based in Catterick Garrison are preparing to leap out of a plane from 10,000 feet. During the tandem parachute jump, the wives will be strapped to an instruction and will reach speeds of over 100 mph. Money raised will go to ABF - The Soldiers Charity. Chris Kaye speaks to Kerry Simpson to find out how she's feeling ahead of the jump. #Light Dragoons #Parachute #Charity #ABF #BFBS #Catterick #Skydive #Army

A 24 hour indoor triathlon is underway behind Beach Head Lines in Catterick Garrison. Two members of the Special Investigation Branch are running, cycling & rowing non-stop to raise money for a good cause. They’re supporting Blind Children UK – which improves the lives of young people with vision impairment. Sgt Sean Blackhurst’s daughter suffers problems with her vision, so 33 Section SIB wanted to give something back to a charity which has helped the Blackhurst family. Chris Kaye speaks to Sgt Blackhurst about the challenge. #SIB #1RMP #Military Police #Police #Catterick #Charity #BFBS #Chris Kaye

Belated St Patrick’s Day celebrations have been taking place in North Yorkshire. The Royal Dragoon Guards have been on parade at Richmond Castle to recognize their Irish ancestry and to highlight the self-sacrifice of Captain Oates who was part of Scott’s Antarctic expedition in 1912. Chris Kaye reports.