Celebrating the women shaping our region
At the beginning of March West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association linked up with West Midlands Women’s Voice to take part in an event to celebrate the women defining…
Shropshire hospital gets £6 million grant in boost for veteran healthcare
The UK’s first dedicated orthopaedic centre for Armed Forces veterans is to be built in Shropshire – thanks to a remarkable £6 million charitable grant. The centre is to go…
Coventry City Football Club formally sign the Armed Forces Covenant
Coventry City Chief Executive Dave Boddy joined Royal Naval Reserve Commander Phil Sparke on the pitch to sign the Armed Forces Covenant at half time during their club’s match against…
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…
Royal Naval Association Warwick sign the Armed Forces Covenant
The Royal Navy Association in Warwick has become one of the latest organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant – the national pledge to veterans, serving personnel and their families….
Black Country Chamber of Commerce to launch nationwide, Armed Forces Covenant initiative
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has announced a national programme of support for the Armed Forces Covenant. The announcement comes following the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s successful bid…
Festive cake competition is a sweet success
In the lead up to Christmas there was tough competition at 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps’ annual Christmas cake contest. The competition saw 14 incredible entries from staff and personnel…
Gurdwara marks first anniversary of the Lions of the Great War
A Gurdwara in Sandwell opened its doors to the local community to celebrate the first anniversary of the Lions of the Great War Memorial. Guru Nanak Gurdwara (GNG) Smethwick combined…
West Midland RFCA support Women in Business
In October 2019 West Midland RFCA sponsored Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber’s Women in Business Networking Lunch. The Event took place at the Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry with inspirational speakers,…
Royal Yeomanry showcases Army Reserve to employers
In August our Employer Engagement team attended a community engagement lunch held by D Squadron The Royal Yeomanry at their Army Reserve Centre in Telford. The afternoon was a fantastic…