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Squawking, tweeting and roaring were the order of the day when Lincolnshire Wildlife Park recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The organisation has pledged to support the Armed Forces community and signed the Covenant in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire and representatives of the Army.

Sergeant Stephen Grant, Reservist with the Royal Anglian Regiment, was delighted to receive the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate of Meritorious Service in a surprise presentation. Toby Dennis, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, presented the Certificate in person at a recent Armed Forces Covenant signing event.

The Royal Navy made an unusual appearance in Kettering recently, when they visited in their Wildcat helicopter.  Traffic ground to a halt and the whole town was buzzing with interest as the impressive machine landed.

The partnership which brings together those responsible for health and social care across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) has pledged its support for the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

A record 32 organisations throughout the East Midlands have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award 2021. This recognises their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. Another five companies have had their Silver Award re-validated after holding them for 5 years already.