Month: January 2020

St. Modwen signs Armed Forces Covenant

St. Modwen has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to supporting those who serve, or have served in the military, and their families. The property developer has created a bespoke armed forces career pathway, providing employment opportunities and training courses to inspire members of the armed forces community to join the house building and construction sectors. It has also pledged to create…

New Year’s Honour for RFCA Board Member

Education and Employment Colonel (Ret’d) George Marsh MBE TD DL was educated at King Edward’s School in Birmingham and Sheffield University. Following which he went into a career in construction and is now chair of Arden Estate Partnerships based in Coventry and providing estate solutions to the healthcare sector. He has been involved in education governance for 30 years, formerly as Chair of…

RAF Association launches free mental wellbeing courses

The RAF Association is taking positive action today to help the happiness of the RAF family – by announcing the launch of a new, free UK-wide mental wellbeing training programme.  The courses are specifically designed for the needs of non-serving members of the RAF family and take a practical, down to earth approach. The training is available to: Partners, parents, siblings and children…

Volunteer scoops award for work with Royal Marines Cadets

A volunteer with the Royal Marines Cadets has picked up an award from his employer in recognition of his voluntary work. Acting Sergeant Dan Bradbury was carrying out an apprentice at KMF Precision Sheet Metal Ltd, based in North Staffordshire. As part of the programme their apprentices take part in an annual community challenge in which they are asked to take part in…