Archive - PAGE 14

The Northamptonshire Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for the year are:  Staff Cadet Sergeant Major Simeon Raines, Lincolnshire, Rutland & Northants Army Cadets; Flight Sergeant William Thomas, 858 (Rushden) Squadron RAF Air Cadets:  Sergeant Kenney Thomas, Wellingborough School Combined Cadet Force and Able Cadet Amelia Harrison, Kettering Sea Cadets. The Cadets are drawn from the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets,  […]

The Armed Forces covenant signing was followed by a private tour of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park for the party of dignitaries in attendance. The tour was hosted by owner and Chief Executive, Steve Nicholls, who described in fascinating detail the work that goes into giving the animals a good home. Steve first opened the Park in […]

Sergeant Grant was not aware he had achieved the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate until the presentation, despite it being Awarded in April 2021. Stephen has served with the Royal Anglian Regiment since 1994. He has deployed on operations in Iraq, and with the United Nations in Cyprus. More recently, as part of Defence’s contribution to the […]

Following external research, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK have changed their name. At the same time, a fresh design has been introduced, to help increase the number of people who understand who the Charity is and what they do. They aim to explain themselves better to supporters and to reach out to the charity’s […]

RAF Air Cadets from Market Harborough, Mannock and Corby Squadrons were invited to join their colleagues in Kettering for the visit from the Royal Navy. The visit was a joint effort from the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, as part of their aim to engage with the communities in which they serve. “It’s […]

The LLR Integrated Care System (LLR ICS) is a partnership between LLR’s clinical commissioning groups, local authorities and providers of NHS services. Together, they commission and provide health and social care services for the local population. They also combine to plan and deliver public health programmes with a particular focus on reducing inequalities. The LLR […]

The Silver Award 2021 is presented by the Ministry of Defence to companies that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families. This follows on from the announcement that 11 companies in the East Midlands were awarded Gold last week.  The organisations in the East Midlands who have won the distinguished award are: […]

Representing the highest badge of honour, the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award is awarded to those that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families. This year’s awardees brings the total number of Gold holders across the UK to 493.  Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Leo Docherty said:  “I would like to […]

Richard Gibbs became one of three CCF Cadets in the UK to be selected for the Sir William Knight’s Flying Scholarship courtesy of the RAF Charitable Trust in 2018, in which he successfully gained his Private Pilot’s Licence. In 2019, Richard left school and took a gap year, where he went on to become a […]

Group Captain Andy Pass MBE takes up the role of Senior Volunteer Advisor today, 29th June 2021, reporting to Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Tony Keeling. His job is to ensure that the volunteer perspective is represented in policy areas. Key to this will be to influence the RAFAC Senior Leadership Team on the change […]