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New Joint Cadet Centre for Keynsham ►

Recently work has been carried out on the installation of eight modular units which will become the new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) for Keynsham Army […]

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Organisations ‘win gold’ for supporting armed forces community ►

193 organisations recognised with highest ‘Gold Award’ by UK Government for supporting the Armed Forces community.Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government […]

New Hard Facilities Management arrangements for reserves and cadets come into force ►

New arrangements to provide Hard Facilities Management (HFM) to Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites used by reserves and cadets have come into effect on Thursday […]

Silver Employer Recognition Scheme 2024 ►

It’s that time of year again when we look forward to celebrating those employers who have achieved the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award.This year forty […]

Exercise Medical Endeavour 2024 ►

Exercise Medical Endeavor is is an annual Tri-Service event run by 243 Multi-Role Medical Regiment and sponsored by Wessex Reserve Forces and HQ South West. […]

RAF Reservist Wins RAF Supplier of the Year ►

On 11 June 2024 Part Time Volunteer Reservist Corporal Chelsie Piddington was awarded the prestigious RAF Supplier of the Year award at the RAF Logistics […]

CEO Dorset helps 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, Philippines Airforce ►

In June 2024, the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO) for Dorset Army Cadet Force was contacted by Integral Risk Global (IRG) who specialise in helicopter support […]

Elbit Systems reaffirms its support to the Armed Forces community ►

A big thank you to Elbit Systems reaffirming their support to the Armed Forces community as well as to their own Defence people employees, by […]

Osborne Clarke UK signs the Armed Forces Covenant ►

A really big thank you to Osborne Clarke – UK for signing the Armed Forces Covenant recenlty, showcasing their commitment to ensuring that those who […]

D Day 80 events in Taunton ►

There is an upcoming D-Day 80 event taking place in Taunton that you might be interested in.The event will start with a wreath placing service […]

10 Tors 2024 ►

In May, we invited key leaders from businesses across the South West to attend an exclusive behind-the-wire event at the annual Ten Tors Challenge.Forty representatives […]

Dine in style on The Watercress Line’s Royal Wessex ►

The Watercress Line has launched its latest fine dining service, The Royal Wessex, which will offer a delicious and locally sourced three-course Sunday lunch in […]

NHS Launches Innovative New Drive To Recruit Armed Forces Veterans ►

NHS Launches Innovative New Drive To Recruit Armed Forces VeteransThe NHS is stepping up a national campaign to recruit former members of the Armed Forces […]

Exploring Val Thorens: An Adventure of a Lifetime ►

Army Training Unit (West) (ATU (W)) – Alpine Ski Mountaineering Expedition 11 – 21 January 2024Exploring Val Thorens: An Adventure of a LifetimeThis expedition was […]