5 May 06
Ever since she can remember, Army Major's daughter Tanya Robinson - founding member of new girlband Mrs Robinson - has waved her father off to war in the knowledge that he may never return.
Her experiences inspired the poignant, yet upbeat song 'Don't Forget My Name' as a tribute to soldiers who go off to war and the families and loved ones that they leave behind. Tanya has chosen to dedicate the song to the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) - the Army's national charity.
The single will be released as a free download from the ABF's website www.armybenfund.org on the 8th of May and people downloading the single will be encouraged to give a donation to the charity in return for the track.
Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter, Controller of the Army Benevolent Fund, said:
"We are delighted that Tanya has chosen to dedicate her band's song to the Army Benevolent Fund. We hope that, through downloads of 'Don't Forget My Name' a significant sum of money will be raised for our charity."
To launch the single, Mrs Robinson will perform a live concert to soldiers and their families at Catterick Garrison on the evening of the 8th of May. The concert will be broadcast online, with links from the Army's and ABF's website, to troops serving in Iraq and all over the world.
The band will perform a further two concerts on the 9th and 10th of May at Colchester and Aldershot Garrisons, respectively.
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