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Combine St Patrick’s Day with cake and commanding officer’s PT and you get a unique event staged by the Royal Dragoon Guards in Catterick Garrison. Wives from the regiment held a bake off competition to raise money for charity. But the soldiers had to work up an appetite before they could satisfy their sweet tooth. Chris Kaye reports.

Have the Royal Lancers managed to set a brand new military world record walking 192 miles coast to coast in just 48 hours? Chris Kaye links up with Trooper James Lowe.

Are the Royal Lancers on track to set a new military world record? C Squadron are attempting to walk 192 miles coast to coast in just 48 hours. Chris Kaye gets a progress report from Trooper James Lowe.

Members of C Squadron from the The Royal Lancers have begin world record. They aim to walk coast to coast in just 48 hours. The officers & soldiers will follow the the Wainwrights Trail from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in East Yorkshire a distance completed in 10 days. Proceeds from the challenge will go to ABF The Soldiers' Charity - North East and Yorkshire. Can they do it? Chris Kaye speaks to Cpl Jonathan Watkinson. Support the cause here: https://www.justgiving.com/CSQNRLANCERS/

British Forces Resettlement Services are holding a careers fair for the forces community on 17th March at the Leisure Centre. Rob Locking from BFRS tells Chris Kaye what you can expect.

Staff from Tesco in Catterick Garrison have been taking on the might of the military. A charity tug of war competition, in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, has been staged outside the North Yorkshire store. It was the best of three pulls. But which side won? Chris Kaye watched the action.

Members of the Royal Lancers are preparing to set a brand new military world record. C Squadron aim to walk coast to coast in just 48 hours. The officers & soldiers will follow the the Wainwrights Trail from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in East Yorkshire a distance completed in 10 days. Proceeds from the challenge will go to ABF - The Soldiers Charity. You support the cause here: https://www.justgiving.com/CSQNRLANCERS/ Chris Kaye speaks to Trooper James Lowe & Cpl Watkinson. #BFBS #Lancers #Army #ABF #Catterick #Charity #Chris Kaye #Radio

A military police sergeant based in Catterick has raised £250,000 for charity. Mick Clark serves with 1 Regiment Royal Military Police and is the founder of Rally For Heroes - a driving event covering 3000. Every fifth mile represents a serviceman who gave their life in the Afghan conflict. Sixty vehicles will take part in the next event with proceeds going to SSAFA. Chris Kaye finds out more.

A group of Army wives from North Yorkshire are preparing to leap out of a plane all in the name of charity. Over thirty spouses from the Light Dragoons based in Catterick will take part in a tandem skydive this April with proceeds going to ABF – The Soldiers Charity. The girls have been out in the garrison persuading drivers to dig deep for the cause. Chris Kaye reports. #Light Dragoons #BFBS #Radio #Charity #ABF #Soldiers #Yorkshire #Catterick

The 32 Engineer Regiment ladies football team are having a terrific debut season. The newly formed squad based at Marne Barracks are so far undefeated in the northern league. Chris Kaye chats to Lt Ruth Breslin about their impressive start. #BFBS #Catterick #Ripon #Radio #Football #Army #32EngrRegt #32 Engineer Regiment

A careers event for the armed forces community is coming to Catterick Garrison in March. It's an opportunity to meet and network with potential future employers and find out more about the various industry sectors available. There will be access to hundreds of professionals from a variety of industries, , training providers & charities. Find out about the different qualifications you may need and get a free CV health check. Chris Kaye speaks to Rob Locking from British Forces Resettlement Services to find out more about the event.

Catterick Crusaders are holding a free rugby taster session in Catterick on Saturday 20th February 2016. If you're aged 5 - 16 years old, come along and dip your toe in the water and see if the sport is for you. Chairman of the Catterick Crusaders, Jason Grant MBE tells Chris Kaye what you can expect.

Ben Smith is attempting a record breaking 401 marathons in 401 days. He's raising money for the anti-bullying charities Kidscape & Stonewall. Today (18 Feb) Ben joins members of the Royal Lancers for the Catterick leg of his epic challenge. Ben hopes to raise £250,000 for his chosen causes. Chris Kaye speaks to Linda Cassidy who is joining Ben on his 26 miles around the garrison.

The Royal Dragoon Guards are preparing for Exercise Odin Dragoon on Salisbury Plain. They’ll conduct manoeuvre training over the next month with a live enemy. Second in command is Major Hugh Pearce-Gould has been speaking to Chris Kaye.

Katy from Dishforth Military Wives Choir tells Chris Kaye about their exciting gig in April with a music superstar. #BFBS #Army #Dishforth #Yorkshire #Choir #Lulu #Middlesbrough

Find out why Chris Kaye suddenly disappeared from the Forces Breakfast in Catterick Garrison for a week.

BFBS BZN set the Falcons the challenge of getting a shout out on a local radio station. They went one better.....

Rumours have been circulating that Catterick Sunday Market is to close permanently following dwindling numbers, fewer traders and bad weather. But is there any truth in the innuendo? The operator, George Banks tells Chris Kaye from BFBS Catterick the real story. #Catterick #Market #BFBS

The Royal Lancers have secured a victory in the major units boxing championships. The Catterick team beat a visiting side from 1 Royal Welsh based on Salisbury Plain. The guest of honour was professional boxer & former soldier Ross "The Boss" Burkinshaw. The Sheffield boxer was impressed by the quality on the night. #Boxing #Army #BFBS #Catterick #Lancers

The Royal Lancers have met 1 Royal Welsh in the major units boxing championships. It was a closely fought battle between the two teams, but in the end the lancers took the win. LCpl Kyle Hanson from the Royal Lancers chats to Chris Kaye about the night.