Archives: August 2014


Rochdale welcomes WW1 march
18.08.2014

Hundreds of onlookers gathered on the streets of Rochdale as the town welcomed the final stage of an historical re-enactment marking 100 years since t...

ATU NW Altcar
Alpha Training at Altcar
11.08.2014

Aspiring recruits from across the region started their Army careers by successfully completing the consolidated Trained Soldier Course (Alpha) with th...

The Reserve Forces Act
08.08.2014

Since 2003 over 26,000 Reservists have been mobilised including for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, Reservists haven’t been able to dep...

Poppy Record
World Record Breakers
31.07.2014

School children from across Sefton have set a new World Record to commemorate the start of the First World War.To mark Sefton’s First World War ...

Armed Forces Business Awards
North West businesses honoured by Armed Forces
31.07.2014

North West companies ranging from a motor manufacturer to a construction company were honoured at the first ever Armed Forces Business Awards.More tha...

146 (Northwich) Sqn ATC
Historic Squadron has a bright future
24.07.2014

It has been a busy year at 146 (Northwich) Squadron ATC. Not only have the staff and cadets enjoyed the numerous events and activities involved in bei...

Stockport Air Cadets
Air Cadets at Stockport Armed Forces Day
21.07.2014

Three of the Stockport based Air Cadet Squadrons joined forces to promote the work of the Air Training Corps at Stockport Armed Forces Day in Edgeley ...

Flt Lt Sutcliffe
Local hero from Lytham St Annes honoured by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant
04.07.2014

An adult volunteer with the Air Cadets based in Lytham St Annes has been honoured by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant at the annual presentation of the...

Simon Weston OBE
Simon Weston OBE flies the flag for Armed Forces Day
01.07.2014

Simon Weston OBE was guest of honour at a business event at Rochdale Town Hall last week attended by over 300 guests comprising businesses, veterans, ...


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