Life in Germany was pretty spectacular for Camille Campbell-Wild and her husband Matthew, a HQ Squadron Leader in the Queen’s Royal Hussars (QRH). With three children under six, including five-year old twins, life in Germany was hectic but with a large group of friends and a solid community, the Campbell-Wild family made the most of life overseas.
Moving back to the UK after six and a half years came with a range of mixed emotions, as Camille explains: “Germany was a great place to raise the children. We loved the clean living and the healthy lifestyle and although the disciplined nature of German people took a while to get used to, we made the most of every opportunity and built a great life. When we heard we were coming back to the UK we were nervous initially, setting up a new life and starting over again is quite tough – but that’s military life, so we’ve learnt to adapt.”
Back in the UK, the Campbell-Wild family moved into a four-bedroom, detached home on the Bulford development. Situated in a quiet cul de sac overlooking fields, their spacious home couldn’t be more perfect for their needs. “While we were still in Germany a friend popped around to our new house and took a video for us, at that moment, all of our anxieties were quashed about moving into a new build – don’t get me wrong, our house in Germany was fairly tired and old, but we were apprehensive that a UK new build would feel flimsy and pokey,” explains Camille. “Nothing could be further from the truth – our house is solid, it’s roomy, the location is absolutely perfect for our young children to play safely outside. Slowly, we are building a new life here and making friends both in and out of the military. And it’s great to be close to family again. There’s no question, our gorgeous house plays an important part in our children feeling settled back in the UK.”
