June 27th 2023
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire unites local businesses and soldiers in Reserves Day celebrationReservists from HMS Sherwood, 203 Squadron Royal Logistics Corps, the Royal Yeomanry and 3 Royal Anglian were in attendance alongside leaders from local businesses. Able Rating James Gough, a Royal Naval Reservist with HMS Sherwood, Chilwell, works for aviation services company Swissport out of East Midlands Airport. He joined the Reserves in 2019 and said […]
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Bulwell solider on joining the Army Reserves after the Salisbury poisoning and exercising with NATOPrivate Alan Bulman, 30, Bulwell, has enjoyed travel, camaraderie and a sense of adventure since joining the British Army Reserves in 2019. Exercises and operations at home and abroad have left him eager for more, while the development opportunities have boosted his confidence and employability. Pte Bulman, who works for ACAS as a Conciliation Officer, […]
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HMS Sherwood: Serving with the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserves UnitDuring the day she studies mechanical engineering as part of her PhD at the University of Lincoln. On evenings and weekends she raises awareness of the bounty of opportunities for advancement and adventure in the Royal Naval Reserves. Her biggest challenge is spreading the word. There’s no need for a hard sell. “What other part-time […]
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Swimming teacher praises unique opportunities within the RAF ReservesAir Specialist Class 1 Kathryn Corbett successfully applied to join 504 Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) in 2019. She said: “I was looking for something completely different to my day job that would give me some new experiences, a part time role that would fit in with my family and work.” AS1 […]
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Reserves Day: Lincoln soldier bowled over by opportunities for sporting gloryIn April, he was on the field in Corfu Town for the Army Development Team with some 1,000 spectators watching as his side thrashed the Greek national team on the way to becoming the champions of a festival marking the 200th anniversary of cricket on the island. And in May, Pte Benson was rewarded with […]
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Relations strengthened on successful employer trip to CyprusVisitors were welcomed into the Bloodhound Camp and surrounding area between 19-21 May to meet Reserves and watch them in action as part of Exercise Kronos Hunter – an exercise involving simulated platoon attacks in challenging Mediterranean terrain. Amongst Reservists on deployment were those from 162 Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps, which has headquarters in Nottingham. […]
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2023 Annual General MeetingOur 2023 Annual General Meeting took place on 13th June in Nottingham. Members came together at Foresters House, Chilwell, to network and hear key updates on recent and upcoming activities. A moment’s silence was held before proceedings for the three people killed in a horrific attack earlier on in the city centre. Our President, His […]
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Why hiring a Cadet makes business senseFrom first aid skills and leadership qualifications to embedded values of discipline, courage, respect and loyalty, employers saw for themselves the qualities of Army Cadets through demonstrations and one-to-one conversations over lunch. In attendance were His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire Sir John Peace; Darren Henry, MP for Broxtowe; Caroline Henry, Police and Crime Commissioner for […]
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Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division in the UK becomes 1,000th business in the East Midlands to make Armed Forces pledgeBCP is part of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. With sites in Desford and Stockton, BCP in the UK has a workforce of about 1,600 people, with Reservists, Veterans, and military partners amongst them. In support of […]
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Francis Dymoke: Championing HM The King and Army CadetsOn 6th May 2023, amongst the magnificent splendour and formality were Coronation customs dating back 1,000 years too. One of those ceremonial roles was held by the Honorary Colonel of Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force (ACF), Francis Dymoke DL. In 1066, following William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings, the Marmion/Dymoke family were given […]
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