Supportive Employer’s enjoy an evening at the theatre
On Tuesday 21st May 2019 the West Midland RFCA’s Employer Engagement Team hosted a group of Gold and Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holders at the world premiere of…
Appeal for UK’s first Veterans Orthopaedic Centre
An appeal to fund the country’s first dedicated Veterans Orthopaedic Centre has been launched to provide individualised patient care for veterans and serving military personnel. The Robert Jones and Agnes…
Gold Award winners lead the way
Members of the fledgling Wales & West Midlands Gold Alumni Association (WA & WM GAA) held their inaugural meeting on the 22 May 2019. Following a proposal from the holders…
Discover a hidden trail with Birmingham City Poppy Quest 2019
A new 10k fundraising event is coming to Birmingham as The Royal British Legion launches the 2019 Poppy Quest on the 13th July. Starting at the iconic Victoria Square in…
Snow Camp Venturer Excel 2019
Snow Camp Venturer Excel is a collaborative expedition between Training Ship Stirling of the Sea Cadet Corps and the charity SnowCamp. It uses snowsport as a vehicle to promote social…
Spectra Group welcomes Herefordshire businesses to sign Armed Forces Covenant
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd hosted an official signing of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) at their Herefordshire HQ on Wednesday April 3rd. A major innovator in tactical communications and a…
Success for region’s first Military & Academic Partnership symposium
Representatives from Higher Education and Further Education institutions joined forces with local Army units to attend the region’s first West Midlands Military & Academic Partnership (MAP) Symposium. The event was…
Female police officers get taste of Army life
Forty female police officers from Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police got a taste of Army life. They attended an exercise at a training camp in Swynnerton, Staffordshire in February 2019. Under the watchful…
Academy steps up to support the Armed Forces
Tile Cross Academy in Birmingham is one of the latest education establishments to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant is a voluntary pledge from businesses and organisations to acknowledge…
Two new trophies for 605 Sqn RAuxAF
Number 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron (Sqn) RAuxAF, based at RAF Cosford, were recently delighted to receive two new items for their trophy cabinet. The first is “The Kemp Dirk”…