Month: May 2019

Supportive Employer’s enjoy an evening at the theatre

On Tuesday 21st May 2019 the West Midland RFCA’s Employer Engagement Team hosted a group of Gold and Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holders at the world premiere of Rosie Kay’s production of “10 Soldiers” at the Birmingham Hippodrome. The event kicked off with a reception and drinks before a surprise display by a flash mob of 120 soldiers (who were actors),…

Appeal for UK’s first Veterans Orthopaedic Centre

An appeal to fund the country’s first dedicated Veterans Orthopaedic Centre has been launched to provide individualised patient care for veterans and serving military personnel. The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is aiming to raise £1.5 million to help fund the UK’s first Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre to treat veteran patients in a setting that is familiar to them and addresses…

Gold Award winners lead the way

Members of the fledgling Wales & West Midlands Gold Alumni Association (WA & WM GAA) held their inaugural meeting on the 22 May 2019. Following a proposal from the holders of the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (MoD ERS) Gold Award, an industry led national Gold Alumni Association (GAA) was originally launched in January 2017.  With the numbers of those Employers and…

Discover a hidden trail with Birmingham City Poppy Quest 2019

A new 10k fundraising event is coming to Birmingham as The Royal British Legion launches the 2019 Poppy Quest on the 13th July. Starting at the iconic Victoria Square in Birmingham, the Legion’s Poppy Quest 2019 will take participants on a journey of discovery around the streets of Birmingham revealing hidden secrets of the city. The Quest is the perfect way to explore…

Snow Camp Venturer Excel 2019

Snow Camp Venturer Excel is a collaborative expedition between Training Ship Stirling of the Sea Cadet Corps and the charity SnowCamp.  It uses snowsport as a vehicle to promote social mobility and personal development of the most disadvantaged young people in society. Excel is the final phase of SnowCamp’s programme and takes candidates on a journey from weekly Sunday sessions at the Tamworth…