On June 22, the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award was presented to Stirling Highland Games at The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth. The event was hosted by Highland RFCA and saw 25 organisations receive their awards.
Major General Bill Wright, General Officer Scotland, was in attendance and said: “The success of our Armed Forces in delivering defence capability is entirely dependent on our relationship with the society from which we come. Key to this relationship is the role played by employers, who not only support members of the volunteer reserve forces, but also the wider armed forces family including veterans, spouses and partners; as well as the adult volunteers who are so important to the viability and vitality of our service cadet organisations.”
Stirling Highland Games President, Matt McGrandles, was delighted to attend and said: “We have been working towards the Silver Award since the start of the year, so it was amazing to get the email advising us we had succeeded and had been invited to the Awards Ceremony here at The Black Watch Castle and Museum. What a fantastic venue to host the Awards and an honour to speak with Major General Wright and the other Silver Award winners. Even though we are the only highland games that have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, I am sure others will follow.”
The evening began with employers and their guests being piped into the venue by Cadet Hay and welcomed by Highland RFCA Chief Executive Brigadier (Retd) Mark Dodson. An opportunity for networking followed before guests were invited outside to enjoy an outstanding musical performance from the Pipes and Drums of The Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet Force, under the guidance of Connor Pratt.
This year’s Stirling Highland Games event takes place at Stirling Sports Village on Saturday 19th August. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gates on the day.
Stirling Highland Games have received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award at The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth. The event was hosted by Highland RFCA and saw 25 organisations receive their awards from Major General Bill Wright, General Officer Scotland.
Stirling Highland Games President, Matt McGrandles, was delighted to receive the award and said: “We have been working towards the Silver Award since the start of the year, so it was amazing to get the email advising us we had succeeded and had been invited to the Awards Ceremony here at The Black Watch Castle and Museum.”
The evening began with employers and their guests being piped into the venue by Cadet Hay and welcomed by Highland RFCA Chief Executive Brigadier (Retd) Mark Dodson. An opportunity for networking followed before guests were invited outside to enjoy an outstanding musical performance from the Pipes and Drums of The Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet Force, under the guidance of Connor Pratt.
Major General Wright said: “The success of our Armed Forces in delivering defence capability is entirely dependent on our relationship with the society from which we come. Key to this relationship is the role played by employers, who not only support members of the volunteer reserve forces, but also the wider armed forces family including veterans, spouses and partners; as well as the adult volunteers who are so important to the viability and vitality of our service cadet organisations.”
This year’s Stirling Highland Games event takes place at Stirling Sports Village on Saturday 19th August. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gates on the day.
On June 22, Stirling Highland Games was presented with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award at The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth. The event, hosted by Highland RFCA, saw 25 organisations receive their awards from Major General Bill Wright, General Officer Scotland.
Stirling Highland Games President, Matt McGrandles, expressed his delight at receiving the award and said: “We have been working towards the Silver Award since the start of the year, so it was amazing to get the email advising us we had succeeded and had been invited to the Awards Ceremony here at The Black Watch Castle and Museum.”
Major General Wright said: “The success of our Armed Forces in delivering defence capability is entirely dependent on our relationship with the society from which we come. Key to this relationship is the role played by employers, who not only support members of the volunteer reserve forces, but also the wider armed forces family including veterans, spouses and partners; as well as the adult volunteers who are so important to the viability and vitality of our service cadet
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