Ex Northern Frosted Sword 5 (Ex NFS5) took place in the French Alps in January. 8 Rifles delivered the Exercise which saw a total of 36 Riflemen and Officers travel to the Val Thorens ski resort and conduct alpine ski activities in the hugely popular 3 valleys area. Les Trois Vallee’s boasts to provide the worlds largest ski area with a vast network…
Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to work more closely with the Armed Forces to help solve a recruitment crisis in industry. The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce held a joint event with the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) at the Army Reserve Centre in Canley to discuss how firms could work collaboratively with the…
A 99-year old veteran has been clocking up the miles by walking laps around his bungalow to raise funds for a charity close to his heart. Lance Corporal Harold Jones from Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham was inspired by the fundraising walks of Captain Sir Tom Moore, and began walking daily circuits (down one side of his bungalow, across the back and back again)…
Over 80 employers and dignitaries from Shropshire attended a black tie civic reception at Shrewsbury Castle at the end of July to celebrate D Squadron the Royal Yeomanry receiving the Freedom of the Town of Shrewsbury. Bringing together forces-friendly organisations and the military, the event was co-hosted by Shropshire Council and our Association, and sponsored by Lanyon Bowdler. It provided a chance for…
An Air Cadet from 2028 (Southam) Squadron Air Training Corps is raising funds for a close personal cause. Cadet Flight Sergeant Will Scott will take part in a charity skydive to raise vital funds for Dementia UK, after his step-dad was diagnosed with Dementia. Talking about the challenge on his Just Giving page, Will wrote that he has “always believed in setting goals…
Three cadets from Warwickshire have been appointed as the county’s new Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets. Drawn from across the uniformed Cadet Forces, they are selected for their individual merits and commitment to their respective units and local community. The appointment is often the highlight of the cadet’s career and the role involves accompanying the Lord-Lieutenant at Royal visits, high-profile civic and military occasions, and acting…
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