Archives: October 2015


Army Reserve marks new beginning on Isle of Man
01.10.2015

Almost half a century after the closure of the island’s last military unit, a new Army Reserve Centre has opened on the Isle of Man.More than 30 new...

Construction industry training at Haldane Barracks
30.09.2015

Alternative Venues North West offers facilities for hire on the ‘Reserve Estate’, comprising properties including the Naval Regional Headquarters,...

Building a British military fit for future challenges rather than past conflicts
28.09.2015

General Sir Nicholas Houghton gives his personal views ahead of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review in a speech delivered at the Chatham Ho...

Peel Ports pledges support to Armed Forces community
24.09.2015

Pictured (L-R): Mike Sullivan, NW RFCA; Sqn Ldr Lee Rimmer, 611 Sqn RAuxAF; Lt Col Rosie Stone, HQ 42 Inf Bde & HQ NW; Gary Hodgson, Peel Ports; C...

Rochdale business signs Corporate Covenant
22.09.2015

Pictured (L-R):Lt Col Wotherspoon, NW RFCA; Mr Hutchison, 42 Inf Bde & HQ NW; Stephen Grindrod, Daniel Shackleton and Leigh Connor, Salt Separatio...

New Infrastructure Resource Manager
21.09.2015

NW RFCA has appointed Mark Byrne as new Infrastructure Resource Manager (IRM). Previously the School Cadet Expansion Officer, Mark will be bringing a...

Altcar Solar Farm Goes Live!
21.09.2015

This month saw the energisation of the long awaited one megawatt solar farm at Altcar Training Camp on Merseyside.NW RFCA entered into a joint venture...

Bury remembers Battle of Britain
10.09.2015

On Sunday 6 September, 1036 (Bury) Sqn ATC held its annual Battle of Britain parade and church service. The parade took place on a warm, sunny day, an...

I’m a medic get me out of here!
03.09.2015

by Capt Kevin Thornley, 207 (Manchester) Fd HospUnder the direction of the Army’s Op FORTIFY, the drive to recruit to the Army Reserve, the Recruit ...


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