A Shropshire construction company has become the latest organisation to signal its support for serving and former armed forces personnel after completing the build of the UK’s first ever specialist orthopaedic centre for military veterans. Pave Aways, which handed over the Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre at the world-renowned The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH) in Gobowen in…
Over the October half term 24 cadets from Shropshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) travelled to Cyprus for a week of challenging outdoor adventure training. Mountain biking, diving, paddle boarding, mini-golf and trips to cultural sites filled their action-packed week designed to build confidence and courage, and increase their knowledge, teamwork and leadership skills. One of the highlights of the trip proved to be…
The Orthopaedic Institute at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) have pledged their support for staff and volunteers who serve in military roles by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant, which has also been signed by the Oswestry-based hospital and the League of Friends Charity, represents a pledge of support to people who are serving in, or…
Prior to the pandemic, 4 MERCIAN (a Midlands based Army Reserve unit) were running regular dedicated training weekends in partnership with the Army’s Field Hospital units to ensure Combat Medical Technician skills for Regimental Aid Post (RAP) capabilities, were maintained. Following an elongated period of suspension this has now been re-introduced and a robust training approach not only addresses their military role, but…
The League of Friends to The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) have pledged their support for staff and volunteers who serve in military roles by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant, which has also been signed by the Oswestry based hospital’s Senior Leadership Team, represents a pledge of support by the Friends charity to people who are…
An Admin Officer for Warwickshire and West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force (ACF) has been recognised with a Commander’s Coin for his dedication. Michael Hutchinson was presented with the coin by the Cadet Executive Officer for Warwickshire ACF, Major John Walker, on behalf of Colonel Paul ‘Shove’ Gilby OBE, Commander at the Army’s Headquarters West Midlands. The Commander’s Coin is awarded to…
Cadets from St Paul’s School for Girls Combined Cadet Force (SPG CCF) proudly demonstrated their skills at their first Biennial Inspection. Held at the school’s premises in Birmingham – with future cadets and parents invited to watch – the cadets were inspected by Group Captain Roger Simon, Regional Commandant Air Cadets (Wales & West). First aid, STEM, drill, archery, radio communications, flight simulators…
The Yukon – a land of never-ending mountains, endless forests and swarms of mosquitoes. Early in the summer of 2021 a proposal was put together to take an expedition to the Kluane National Park in the Yukon, Canada. So began almost twelve months of planning with the trip taking place in 2022. Numbers grew to twenty-one with seventeen of these soldiers from 37…
Five businesses from the West Midlands RFCA region have been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony in Staffordshire. The joint regional event held on 2nd November at The National Memorial Arboretum saw twenty-three employers from East and West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Associations’ regions recognised for the outstanding support they give to the…
Head of the RAF, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sir Mike Wigston, supported youth charity the Jon Egging Trust (JET) in its signing of the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony at RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire. ACM Wigston was hosted during the visit by JET CEO, Dr Emma Egging, who said that the occasion was of huge significance to the charity, who delivered…
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