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South Kesteven District Council first signed the AFC in 2012, and hold a Silver Award in the Employer Recognition Scheme. Just some of the ways the Council have demonstrated support for military personnel include the launching of its own Armed Forces Discount Card, instating a dedicated Armed Forces Officer, and approving over £200,000 in funding […]

Air Cadets from 138 (1st Nottingham) Squadron, 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron and 2425 (Nottingham Airport) Squadron are just some of those that have been flight training. Members from each Squadron attended RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire on 6th March for their Air Experience Flying with 7AEF. RAF Air Cadets had to suspend flying lessons in Tutor […]

1st Military Working Dog Regiment (1MWD Regt) is a hybrid unit of both Regulars and Reserves. Its 350 personnel provide the only deployable military working dog and veterinary capability within the whole of the British Army. The Regiment’s Reserve Squadron, 101 Military Working Dog Squadron, was formed in 2015. Reservists joining the Squadron are trained […]

Stuart Williams’ previous service within the East Midlands and East Anglia, and latterly from leading the Army Cadets, ensures a solid grounding for the role. Commenting on his first day, Stuart said:  “I am very much looking forward to leading the team at East Midlands and to being back on home turf. Everything we do […]

350 Field Squadron – also known as the Robin Hood Foresters – is part of 101 Engineer Regiment. 101 Regiment is the only British Army Reserve, Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search unit. Using the grant awarded through the NAAFI Fund, the Squadron sourced the bikes through a local business. Two different styles were purchased to […]

By re-signing, Nottinghamshire Police are renewing their pledge that Regulars, Reservists, Veterans, and Armed Forces families be treated fairly in society. The Covenant was re-signed by Chief Constable Craig Guildford, in the presence of East Midland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director, Bruce Spencer. Chief Constable Guildford is himself a member of the Reserve Forces. Upon […]

TMS employ a large number of Veterans with the specific knowledge and skills needed to produce their highly technical manuals. But by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and submitting for the ERS Award, they had to go one step beyond to demonstrate their support for the broader Armed Forces community. TMS began in 1991 when […]

The Loughborough College annual trip to Walesby Forest Activity Centre was attended by 130 students from the Public Services Course, which is described as “teaching and training tomorrow’s leaders in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Police, Fire & Rescue Services, Ambulance and Prison Service.” Led by 203 Squadron’s Sergeant Richie Bowles […]

Against the stunning backdrop of the Royal Armouries in Leeds, 38 organisations in total were recognised with the Gold ERS 21 Award for the contribution they make to the Armed Forces community. The event was jointly hosted by East Midlands RFCA, North West RFCA and the RFCA for Yorkshire and the Humber. Winners range from […]

The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at the all-boys The King’s School, Grantham, is like many others in having both an Army section and an RAF section. At King’s, they make the most of the talents of both teams of instructors, and work together to ensure the Cadets get the best experience of both. In total, […]