Tom Kwei

Staffordshire Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) Official Opening Ceremony

On Saturday 14th February 2026, the West Midland RFCA celebrated the official opening of the joint cadets centre in Staffordshire. Located near Beacon Barracks, the new JCC is a modern, eco-conscious training environment built as a shared resource for Staffordshire’s Army and Air Cadets. With expanded classrooms, upgraded facilities and improved access to nearby military housing and barracks, the centre is designed to…

Phoenix Collegiate Raises Funds for Help For Hero’s Through All-Day Fitness Challenge

On Wednesday 11th February, students and staff at Phoenix Collegiate hosted an all-day fitness challenge, raising funds for Help for Heroes by cycling, running, and lifting weights. Participants committed to covering as many miles as possible while also taking on weightlifting challenges. Despite demanding conditions, students showed exceptional resilience, determination and teamwork, motivating one another to keep going and maximise their fundraising efforts….

‘Partnering with Defence Conference’ – Event Recap

On Wednesday 28th January, organisations from all over the West Midlands region gathered together at our Partnering with Defence conference to hear the latest on current developments within the defence employer engagement pace. The conference took place at Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre, famed for providing world-class sporting facilities for individuals, the local community and some of the country’s leading sportsmen and…