Gytha Troops is a club for children with parents in the armed forces. The children will meet and take part in craft sessions, talk about emotions and enjoy spending time with their friends who are in the same situation as them. Throughout the year, they will also receive visits from members of the armed forces to discuss their roles and careers, as well have the opportunity to visit the RNAS Yeovilton Base.

11/11/25 - Remembrance

We were honoured to have again been invited to take some of our children to attend RNAS Yeovilton's annual Remembrance Service today. To pay their respects, the Gytha Troops children made a wreath, which they were able to lay on the memorial during the service.

8/5/25 - VE Day

Today, on 8th May 2025, the Gytha Troops were invited to attend an 8oth Anniversary Celebration of VE Day at Fleet Air Arm Museum. They attended a Service in Hanger 3, before enjoying some delicious tea and cake. After the service, they also explored the museum, trying on some of the uniforms from World War Two and walking through some of the aircraft. 

The Flower of the Military Child

“The official flower of the military child is the dandelion.

Why? The plant puts down roots almost anywhere, and it’s almost impossible to destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet good looking. It’s a survivor in a broad range of climates. Military children bloom everywhere the winds carry them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the military, planted swiftly and surely. They’re ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new adventures, new lands, and new friends.

Experts say that military children are well-rounded, culturally aware, tolerant, and extremely resilient. Military children have learned from an early age that home is where their hearts are, that a good friend can be found in every corner of the world, and that education doesn’t only come from school. They live history. They learn that to survive means to adapt, that the door that closes one chapter of their life opens up to a new and exciting adventure full of new friends and new experiences.”

Useful Resources

Please find below some useful support and resources for both children and parents.