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Somerset Army Cadets triumph on the football field
30.01.2024

Winning has become a habit for Somerset cadets with yet another triumph in the sporting arena, this time on the football field.Held on the sports […]

Launch of OP COURAGE
19.01.2024

The 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
18.01.2024

Attention 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
12.12.2023

Following 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
01.12.2023

What 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
30.11.2023

In 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
24.11.2023

Wessex 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
22.11.2023

Words 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
14.11.2023

The 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
13.11.2023

Words 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
14.09.2023

Words 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
23.08.2023

Gavin 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
27.07.2023

On 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
26.07.2023

Air 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
25.07.2023

On 10 July the University of Bath signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge its support for the Armed Forces Community at an event with […]


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