Archives: December 2017


World War One hero from Wirral honoured by Royal Artillery
18.12.2017

World War One hero from Wirral honoured by Royal ArtilleryThursday 30th November 2017 marked 100 years to the day of the award of the Victoria Cross t...

A year of change for Bury Fusiliers
18.12.2017

The last 12 months have been a roller coaster for the Army Reserve mortar platoon based at Castle Armoury in Bury, the ‘Bury Fusiliers’. It’s be...

North West Reservist Gunner presented with Silver on behalf of employer
06.12.2017

Congratulations to North West Reservist gunner LBdr Sarah Grayston, who recently picked up the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award ...

Senior Cadet Instructors Cadre 2017
29.11.2017

Senior cadets from across the North West gave up their half term holiday to attend the Senior Cadet Instructor Cadre (SCIC) at Altcar Training Camp ne...

Cheshire Marksman Blow Away Competition At Bisley
29.11.2017

After a year of preparation, Cheshire Army Cadet Force’s Shooting Team embarked upon the prestigious Cadet Interservice Skill At Arms Meeting at Bis...

207 (Manchester) Fd Hosp in Gibraltar
29.11.2017

207 (Manchester) Field Hospital joined 212 Field Hospital for a joint exercise honing both their military and clinical skills on Exercise BARBARY STAR...

QOY on Ex CAMBRIAN PATROL
29.11.2017

Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL is a continuous, 48-hour long-range patrol exercise around the Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales.The exercise is a World Class ...

Army band visits Cumbria
29.11.2017

Professional Army musicians from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland crossed the border to coach pupils from William Howard School, Brampton, i...

INS shows its support for the Armed Forces
29.11.2017

Photo (l-r): Nicola Bacon (INS Head of HR); Ben Goodwill (INS Commercial Manager); Lieutenant Colonel Steven Wotherspoon (NW Regional Employer Engagem...


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