Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter
November 2024
Our Vision
“To be an enduring and essential pillar in the delivery of support for the well-being of the Reserves and Cadets and, through our effectiveness and our position in the regions, to be the independent body that represents their interests and promotes understanding between the Armed Forces and civil society”
LORD-LIEUTENANT AWARDS
The 2024 South East Lord-Lieutenants awards season has come to a close and we reflect on another spectacular year!
Lt Col (Retd) Rod Gray MBE, Head of Cadets and Youth at SERFCA, said “This was my first Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards covering the counties of Kent, Surrey and Sussex. It was a great honour and privilege to celebrate and read citations to recognise the amazing work of our inspirational Reservists, Volunteers and Cadets. Our Reservists, Volunteers and Cadets are a credit to themselves, their families, their units and society in general. The most humbling of experiences”.
Our final ceremony this month was held at 1 Royal School of Military Engineering, Brompton Barracks for His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent Awards…read more.
Check out the videos that were shown at each ceremony through the links below:
REMEMBRANCE
Well done to all of the Cadets and Reserves from across the South East who took part in numerous Remembrance events this month, as well as those who sold poppies in aid of Royal British Legion.
Also pictured are reservists from HMS King Alfred, who took part in Remembrance Parades in Portsmouth and the Britannia Royal Naval College. Reserves from 165 Port and Maritime Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps at Southampton football and Cpl Veresa laying a wreath ay Aylesbury Army Reserve Centre.
The Waterloo Band & Bugles of The Rifles also performed at a number of Remembrance events. The band will next be performing a Christmas Concert and Carol service on Saturday 7th of December at the Cotswold School, Bourton-on-the-Water.
As part of the Remembrance events taking place over the country, the SERFCA Employer Engagement Team attended a short service of Remembrance and Reflection at the Statue of Trooper Frederick Potts VC of the Berkshire Yeomanry in Reading.
RESERVES NEWS
Championing the Value of Reserve Service
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CADET NEWS
Promoting the Cadet Experience
2024 BERKSHIRE ARMY CADET FORCE JOURNAL
In this latest edition of the Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force Journal they reflect on their outstanding achievements over the past year.
COMMUNICATION SUCCESS AT SUSSEX ARMY CADET FORCE
Teenagers can often struggle to effectively communicate, but the Cadets from No 12 (Hove) Detachment in Delta Company have no such worries after they were recently given an unusual lesson in military signalling, led by the dynamic Cadet Sergeant Lucas.
The Cadets were taught about the importance of clear and effective communication in both the military and civilian world, to ensure they can always be understood when they talk to others. This is just one of the many vital life skills they’ll need when they enter the world of work and helps build their confidence and communication skills.
A huge well done to the NCOs at No 12 for coming up with an innovative and eye catching way of communication!
Congratulations to the incoming Lord-Lieutenant Cadets who were appointed at His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent Awards this month!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A CADET FORCE ADULT VOLUNTEER?
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT NEWS
Encouraging Employers to Support Defence
SOUTH EAST GOLD EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME AWARDS VIDEO
To see the full video from the awards, click here
BUSINESS BREAKFAST AT ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION
South East RFCA Employer Recognition Scheme award holders were invited to attend a business breakfast ‘across the border’ hosted by our colleagues from Wessex RFCA, 6 Regiment Army Air Corps and Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton (HMS Heron).
The event gave the guests the opportunity to do some networking before sitting down to breakfast in the Wardroom of HMS Heron. Following breakfast, the guests were briefed by the commanding officer of 6 Regt AAC, Lieutenant Colonel Alice Archer and a serving Reservist who spoke about his career with the Army Reserve, highlighting what he gets out of being in the Reserves and what his employer gains from his experiences…read more
MILTON KEYNES DONS ARMED FORCES MATCH DAY
On Saturday 9th November, the SERFCA Engagement Team supported the Milton Keynes Dons Armed Forces Match Day event, run by the Milton Keynes Armed Forces Liaison Group.
Three organisations; Aero Tec Laboratories, FormaServe Systems and Hazeltree Housing, also pledged their support by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at the event, supported by Lieutenant Colonel Thao Nguyen, SO1 Med Reserves from Regional Command…read more
ERICSSON LIMITED RE-SIGN ARMED FORCES COVENANT
Last week, Ericsson Limited re-signed their Armed Forces Covenant at their UK headquarters in Reading.
Ericsson Limited recognises the incredible value that Veterans Reservists and military families bring to their organisation.
The Covenant was signed by Katherine Ainley, CEO of Ericsson UK & Ireland and Wing Commander Andrew Pawsey, Officer Commanding of 7644 Sqn, RAF Media Reserves.
HAS YOUR ORGANISATION SIGNED THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT?
ESTATES
Providing the best place to work and train
ALTERNATIVE VENUES
Alternative Venues South East has a range of interesting buildings in an area stretching from Oxfordshire to Kent. They include 19th Century Houses and modern state-of-the-art training facilities, all of them large well-equipped Army Reserve Centres and Cadet detachments – ideal for business, sporting, training and social activities. Most of the venues are available seven days a week and all of the Army Reserve Centres have professional catering facilities and secure parking.
MANAGING THE VOLUNTEER ESTATE, RESERVE AND CADET BUILDINGS
JOB VACANCIES
Our staff are employed as Crown Servants, with flexible working arrangements offered. We also offer generous benefits and a supportive atmosphere.
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