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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 we're...
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...
Top Job Opportunities for Service Leavers and Veterans
The latest Pathfinder International newsletter features an amazing range of active job opportunities from employers who value the skills and attributes that veterans possess in spades! Check out the newsletter here.
Fleeting Visit To HMNB Clyde From SSAFA
Representatives of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and its operations in Scotland paid a courtesy call to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde – more commonly known as Faslane – on March 20. While just a fleeting visit, it was an opportunity for Sandra Miller and...
Veterans A Hit At STV
© Jamie Williamson, all rights reserved Erskine Veterans were given the VIP treatment as they gained behind-the-scenes access to STV’s studios in Glasgow. News anchor John Mackay and weatherman Sean Batty rolled out the red carpet as the Veterans got an insider’s look...
Ministry of Defence and McLaren Team Up
As part of a new partnership, the MOD will learn from McLaren Racing’s cutting-edge Accelerator team, who use knowledge and expertise from years of elite-level motorsport to produce advanced technology and manufacturing. McLaren and the MOD will work closely...
Rallying The Public Ahead Of D-Day 80th Anniversary
With less than 80 days to go until the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Royal British Legion is calling on the public to commemorate the Normandy campaign; a major turning point in the Second World War that led to the eventual liberation of Western Europe....
D-Day Charity Bike Ride
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has organised a D-Day charity cycle ride starting on the 80th anniversary of D-Day (6th June), visiting landing sites such as Sword Beach, and following the Allied Forces routes into France, accompanied by the historian Christian...