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Acacia Training is Armed Forces friendly

by Lorraine Teare 6th October 2020

Trentham-based Acacia Training receives recognition for providing exceptional support to the Armed Forces community and now holds a Bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The company, which…

Armed Forces Covenant, Community Engagement, Employer Engagement, Latest News, Reserve Forces, Veterans

New heating system improves carbon footprint on the Defence estate

by Lorraine Teare 6th October 2020

An innovative new heating system is bringing a positive environmental impact to the Defence volunteer estate in the West Midlands region. Our Association’s Estates team, whose role includes overseeing the…

Estates, Latest News, Reserve Forces, West Midland RFCA

Coventry College launches Armed Forces Partnership

by J Taylor 1st October 2020

Coventry College has formed a major partnership with the Armed Forces for the first time. The city’s further education provider – which educates around 8,000 young and mature students –…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News

Covenant Trust supports 100 positive projects in Forces communities during Covid pandemic

by Lorraine Teare 29th September 2020

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded more than £859,000 to 100 projects focused on bringing our Forces communities together during the Covid-19 pandemic. With various social…

Community Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces, Veterans

Cadet Executive Officer – all change at Warwickshire & West Midland (South Sector) ACF

by Lorraine Teare 15th September 2020

Cadet Executive Officer retires after 50 years of service The Cadet Executive Officer for Warwickshire and West Midlands South Sector Army Cadet Force (Warwickshire ACF) has retired after 50 years…

Cadets, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

Victory over Japan Day 75th Anniversary

by Lorraine Teare 11th August 2020

What is Victory over Japan (VJ) Day? VJ Day falls on the 15th August and marks the day that Japan surrendered to the Allies and World War II came to…

Employer Recognition Scheme revalidation awards announced

by Lorraine Teare 11th August 2020

Five supportive employers across the West Midlands region have been re-awarded their Gold and Silver Awards as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The Employer Recognition Scheme acknowledges employers…

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Welcoming companies to the Armed Forces Covenant family

by Lorraine Teare 7th August 2020

Since the 1st of July we are delighted to announce that the following organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are embracing a host of forces-friendly initiatives. We are…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

30 years of service to the ACF (and still going!)

by J Taylor 6th August 2020

Warwickshire & West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force’s (ACF) Deputy Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Delroy Tucker, has marked 30 years of service with the Army Cadets. In that time he…

Cadets, Latest News

West Midlands Soldiers prepare to deploy to Poland

by J Taylor 6th August 2020

Army Reservists from the Royal Yeomanry in Dudley and Telford have completed two weeks’ training which will help prepare them for a six-month NATO mission to Eastern Europe in the…

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Acacia Training is Armed Forces friendly

New heating system improves carbon footprint on the Defence estate

Coventry College launches Armed Forces Partnership

Covenant Trust supports 100 positive projects in Forces communities during Covid pandemic

Cadet Executive Officer – all change at Warwickshire & West Midland (South Sector) ACF

Victory over Japan Day 75th Anniversary

Employer Recognition Scheme revalidation awards announced

Welcoming companies to the Armed Forces Covenant family

30 years of service to the ACF (and still going!)

West Midlands Soldiers prepare to deploy to Poland

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Acacia Training is Armed Forces friendly

New heating system improves carbon footprint on the Defence estate

Coventry College launches Armed Forces Partnership

Covenant Trust supports 100 positive projects in Forces communities during Covid pandemic

Cadet Executive Officer – all change at Warwickshire & West Midland (South Sector) ACF

Victory over Japan Day 75th Anniversary

Employer Recognition Scheme revalidation awards announced

Welcoming companies to the Armed Forces Covenant family

30 years of service to the ACF (and still going!)

West Midlands Soldiers prepare to deploy to Poland

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