Walter J Ritchie 1931-2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Ritchie, founder, and owner, of Ritchies Training Centre based in Glasgow. When National Service came into force, Walter signed up as a driver in The Royal Artillery Regiment, he soon gained his...
‘Huge Value’ of Veterans in Business Recognised
Established in 2018, the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards (SEFBA) is the flagship platform for showcasing the veteran talent pool in the country. Held again at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow, and hosted by Sally Magnusson, SEFBA supported by SSAFA, the...
Award Winning Health & Safety Training
Leaving the armed forces opens up a world of possibilities, and a career in health and safety could be your next rewarding chapter. At Lighthouse Safety Training, we understand the unique skills and experiences military personnel bring to the table, and...
General Talk: Coldstream Guards Sarajevo 1994
In the latest edition of The Army Benevolent Fund’s General Talk podcast, host Harry Bucknall and guests remember the Band of the Coldstream Guards playing for peace in Sarajevo 30 years ago. On 20 March 1994, at the height of the Bosnian conflict, UN officials...