Launch of OP COURAGE ►
19.01.2024The NHS rolled out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find it difficult […]
Employer Recognition Scheme Gold and Silver Awards windows for 2024 are open ►
18.01.2024Attention Employers! The windows for the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold and Silver Awards for 2024 are now OPEN! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to […]
Hard facilities management services for the Volunteer Estate to be delivered by the MoD Built Estate Contracts ►
12.12.2023Following the conclusion of the Volunteer Estate Value for Money Study, it has been agreed that Hard Facilities Management services for the Volunteer Estate will […]
Gold Awards 2023 ►
01.12.2023What a night!On 23 November 2023, in the stunning Stonehouse Barracks, we gathered to celebrate seventeen exceptional employers who’d achieved the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold […]
Remembrance Rugby Match ►
30.11.2023In November, a Remembrance Rugby match was held at Taunton Rugby Football Club.Members of the Armed Forces Community, including Cadets enjoyed a great day out […]
New build garages and stores at Keynsham ►
24.11.2023Wessex RFCA is nearing completion of the new build garages and stores at Keynsham ARC.The Estates department undertook inductions with key personnel on the site […]
Hartpury University and Hartpury College awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award ►
22.11.2023Words and photo from Hartpury University and Hartpury College.Hartpury University and Hartpury College has been recognised with a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence, […]
North Somerset Council signs the Armed Forces Covenant ►
14.11.2023The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation, ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, […]
Taunton Town Council signs the Armed Forces Covenant ►
13.11.2023Words and image – Taunton Town CouncilAs part of a service of dedication for the Field of Remembrance at Taunton Minster, on 9 November 2023, […]
Dorset Army Cadet Forces East Company Cadets raise over £5000 for Helping Homeless Veterans UK Charity ►
14.09.2023Words and image courtesy of Dorset Army Cadet Force.Cadets from Dorset Army Cadet Force, East Company held a “Big Sleep Out” in July 2023 in […]
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service signs the Armed Forces Covenant ►
23.08.2023Gavin Ellis, Devon and Somerset’s Fire and Rescue Service’s new Chief Officer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant on 3 August 2023 alongside Naval Regional Commander, […]
HQ Royal Marine Reserve Bristol into Flying Fox and Armed Forces Covenant Signing ►
27.07.2023On Saturday 22nd July the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, attended a flag raising ceremony at HMS Flying Fox to mark the move […]
Air Cadets take part in advanced Fieldcraft training exercise ►
26.07.2023Air Cadets from across the South West have had the opportunity to take part in a week long Fieldcraft training exercise, which took place at […]
University of Bath signs Armed Forces Covenant ►
25.07.2023On 10 July the University of Bath signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge its support for the Armed Forces Community at an event with […]
Blandford Town Council and Hall & Woodhouse sign the Armed Forces Covenant ►
18.07.2023Blandford Town Council and brewery and pub company Hall & Woodhouse have become the latest employers to pledge their support to the Armed Forces community […]
