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This major study via @UniNorthants reveals the amazing social impact & ROI of the @ArmyCadetsUK - Link to the full report below & if you want to support their work visit our website & get involved. northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/upl…

Congratulations to Adam Whitehouse (a past @UniofStaffs Business Awards winner) and his TMT First team on being presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise by HM Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire @LizbarnesStaffs CBE. Thank you for inviting me to be part of your celebration.

Sir Ian Dudson KCVO CBE was presented with a Civic Pride Award at @Heroes_Awards in recognition of his long service as Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire. Here’s the short film created about him by film maker (and fellow @StaffsAlumni) @SquareFilmsUK 👏

An academic professional based at @UniofStaffs is helping military learners to transform their lives. Dr Karen Castle is nominated for @Heroes_Awards yourheroesawards.co.uk/inspiration-in…

Born in Nepal and now Squadron Sergeant Major with 16 Signal Regiment, Santanu Pradhan initially found the UK civilian higher education system challenging – but he has excelled at @UniofStaffs. He was named Apprentice at University of Staffordshire Business Awards.

At the age of just 26 Alistair Trippett bought an estate & lettings agency that had gone into administration. Two years later he’s transformed the fortunes of @Heywoods1881 & doubled the team from nine to 18. He was named Entrepreneur of the Year at @UniofStaffs Business Awards.

Friends of Staffordshire and West Midlands, Army Cadet Force Trust Dinner - delighted to have been invited as the guest speaker and a sponsor. Excellent company as always. Encouragement, patience, passion, for education and opportunity @Jennyamphlett @G_R_Morley @CloudBusiness9

The annual dinner has a new and glorious setting of the National Memorial Arboretum. @UniofStaffs was proud to sponsor the dinner & celebrate its strong relationship with @StaffsFriendsAC - built on the common goal of transforming lives by unlocking opportunities for young people

🧵A Beating Retreat ceremony, speeches by cadets and an inspirational after dinner talk by @UniofStaffs Vice-Chancellor Professor @SpatialityJones that moved some people in the audience to tears - what a successful annual dinner for @StaffsFriendsAC

Super trustee meeting for @StaffsFriendsAC this evening. It was great to hear that the first recipient of The Friends Trust Education Bursary, which helps people connected to @Staffsacf into higher education at @UniofStaffs, is due to start their studies later this year.

It was good to welcome @G_R_Morley, Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Staffordshire, to the Catalyst at @UniofStaffs today. It was great to see you looking so well, Graham, and to catch up about the @StaffsFriendsAC

This evening I had my first meeting as a trustee of @StaffsFriendsAC . Many thanks to @katefarmer20 , @CloudBusiness9 , Jonathan Dale, Victoria Hawley, Mohammed Khuram, Stephen Smith, Kim Knutton, @G_R_Morley et al for the very warm welcome staffsacffriends.co.uk

The meeting room for the @StaffsFriendsAC Charity Trustees always makes me smile. It's the replica tank on the table. #ArmyCadets #Staffordshire #WestMidlands

Come join me on tour this May nothird.co.uk/live-shows/lev…

Fabulous achievement, well done….

🎉 Congratulations to Captain Newport Cater! 🎉 We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotion of Lt Newport Cater to Captain. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement and good luck in your new role. @ArmyCadetsUK @StaffsFriendsAC @WMRFCA

It was a privilege to be part of the @StaffsFriendsAC @Staffsacf Festive Drinks Reception this evening. Huge thanks to all the volunteers, Trustees & friends including @UniofStaffs @Jennyamphlett The Lord Lieutenant of #Staffordshire & all our supporters 🙏

Logical!….

A great weekend for the County Corps of Drums on camp in preparation for leading the Remembrance Parade in Stafford. Our routine was dictated by daily calls sounded by our duty drummer. @ArmyCadetsUK @Staffsacf @StaffsFriendsAC @YeomanWarder417 @bigphilcampion

Military veterans will reunite in remembrance this weekend as we pause to commemorate those who have given their lives in service to their country. The Prime Minister and Defence Secretary welcomed veterans to 10 Downing Street yesterday to thank them for their service.