John Wilson
John covers the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire,Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, servicing some 4256 Reservists & 1150 employers who employ Reservists. He has put on events such as the Waddington Air Show, Her Majesty's Birthday Parade, a London Heritage Day, and more. Prior to working for SaBRE, John was a mining surveyor and subsidence engineer.
East Midlands RFCA
TA Centre
Triumph Road
Lenton
Nottingham NG7 2GG
Tel: 01159 248627
Fax: 01159 248629
SaBRE website lists supportive employers
The SaBRE website enables employers to endorse publicly their support for the Reserve Forces by listing the companies that have pledged their support. You can view and find out how to join our list of publicly supportive employers here.
Summary of Recent Key Events for East Midlands Employers
Employer Visits to Reserve Forces on Operations Overseas
Employer visits give first-hand experience of the part that Reservists play in British Armed Forces operations overseas. Employers are able to observe the skills that are learnt while serving with the Reserve Forces.
Afghanistan
In January 2010, Dean Hyde the MD of DnA Group Ltd and George Cowcher the Chief Executive of the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce both visited Afghanistan.
I was thoroughly impressed with the skill and professionalism of the TA soldiers and saw firsthand the development of skills and attributes that will be of immense benefit to their employers”.
Dean Hyde, DnA Group Ltd
Norway
In March 2010, Paul Maloney, Regional Chairman Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Federation of Small Businesses, and Stephen Kingan, Chief Executive Nexor Ltd, Nottingham both visited the Royal Marines Reserves on winter training exercise in Norway.
The whole trip was thought-provoking and fascinating. In just two days I was able to witness the vast array of skills the Reservists have. Small businesses can gain so much from the skills the Reservists bring back to their civilian job – skills such as self discipline, planning, team building, assertiveness and leadership. I would encourage employers of any size to support the Reserve Forces by offering them employment as it’s very much a win-win situation.”
Paul Maloney, FSB
Forthcoming Events
- Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Parade (Trooping The Colour), London, 12 June 2010
- Armed Forces Day event, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, 26-27 June 2010
- RAF Waddington Air Show 3-4 July 2010
- Military Tattoo, Buxton Dome, Derbyshire 10 July 2010
- Help4Heroes Ball, Derby, 17 July 2010
- Employer visit to the Reserves Training and Mobilisation Centre, Chilwell, Nottingham, Autumn 2010 – date to be confirmed
- SaBRE Golf, Lincolnshire, 2 September 2010
- RAF Cottesmore Open Day 17 September 2010
- RAF Waddington Open Day 28 September 2010
- Employers’ Heritage Day, London, 18 October 2010.