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Coco the dog gives vital support to four-year-old Yian
Thanks to a grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund autistic Yian now has support from specially trained assistance dog Coco.
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RAF High Wycombe play parks reopen following £120K refurbishment
The RAF station recently reopened three play parks following a refurbishment project funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity.
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RAF children's letters surprise lonely veterans during lockdown
Children who attend Airplay, the Fund's youth support programme, have written to isolated elderly members of the RAF Family during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Airplay youth support spreads its wings with launch of online platform
Airplay Digital has been launched as a resource for all RAF young people and children to enjoy. The platform, developed by the Fund's Airplay partners Action for Children, was due to be introduced later this year but has been brought forward to help children who are isolated while at home under lockdown restrictions.
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"Airplay is an amazing place to meet new friends and try new things"
Airplay member Connor McLoughlin tells us what he's missing about his youth club, which is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Connor usually attends Airplay at RAF Valley.
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RAF Leeming Airplay group roll up their sleeves to spruce up their building
Members of Airplay at RAF Leeming got stuck into a project to clean up the building they meet in recently. The youngsters joined in to work hard and make their space tidy and more appealing for all to enjoy.
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The Youth Club Smile
Teenagers from RAF Marham's Airplay group reflect on what the group means to them and why it is so important…
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Time for tea at RAF Boscombe Down Airplay
Team work and cakes help Airplay youngsters raise money for their club activities at a tea party fundraiser. Members Bella, Daisy-mae, Isla and Siobhan tell us how the group organised the event and raked in £170!
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Airplay Coningsby's Christmas Present To The Community
Back in December, Airplay Coningsby delivered 300 Christmas presents to the community. The gifts, which were delivered to military houses in their local community, had multiple items, including chocolate biscuit fridge cake.
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Youngsters have fun whatever the weather!
As the seasons have changed at RAF Wyton Airplay, young people have benefited from enriching experiences, relaxing with friends and having fun, whilst learning about each other, in an encouraging and welcoming environment.
