On 23rd October 2024 fourteen organisations from across the wider West Midlands area attended an awards ceremony in Shropshire to receive their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards, recognising their exceptional level of support to the Armed Forces community. Held at Lilleshall House and Gardens in Shropshire – home to one of the UK’s National Sports Centres and the Royal British Legion’s…
The word ‘Cadets’ evokes fond and happy memories to so many people, and for some, the Cadet Forces become a huge part of their lives from childhood and throughout adulthood. We spoke to Colonel Nigel Sarling, whose passion for the Army Cadet Force (ACF) has taken him on a 48 year adventure (so far) from Cadet to Cadet Force Adult Volunteer and most…
Private Hervin Francis, a Reserve Soldier from Telford, first visited the UK from Jamaica in 1994 aged 15, as a reward from his grandmother (who lived in UK) for doing well in school. He enjoyed the UK so much he decided to stay and soon moved to Telford where he attended Sutherland School in Trench. He later studied Engineering, Mechanical engineering and Leisure…
Our Estates Team have embraced the introduction of the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS). Having successfully completed the necessary pre FDIS contract training courses provided by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) meant that they were able to proceed with the implementation date of 1st August 2024. As a part of the new FDIS Hard Facilities Management contract, we retain the responsibility for the management,…
A group of 30 Cadets and students from Cockshut Hill School, Lyndon School and Ninestiles, an Academy, all part of the Summit Learning Trust, recently had an unforgettable experience, courtesy of the Royal Navy’s Attract Team. At the end of September the group visited Portsmouth’s historic Naval base and toured HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier. The visit offered them…
A new Trust has been created to help support the Army Cadets of Shropshire. The Shropshire Army Cadet Force Trust has been established to raise funds to support Shropshire Army Cadet Force activities. Local businesses and organisations have been invited to the official launch on 12th October at RAF Shawbury to hear from current Army Cadets about how life in the Army Cadet…
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