We are delighted to confirm that the the Surrey Armed Forces Covenant Conference will return on Wednesday 15 March 2023.
This popular event will bring together all those supporting the Armed Forces Covenant in Surrey to share, celebrate and build on the partnership between Surrey's armed forces and civilian communities.
If you have any queries or would like to register to attend please email armedforces@surreycc.gov.uk
Agenda
9.30am Arrival and security checks
10am Welcome to Army Training Centre Pirbright
Lt Col Seamus Kelly, Commanding Officer, ATC (Pirbright)
10.10am Chair's welcome and highlights of the last 12 months
Helyn Clack, Chair of Surrey Civilian Military Partnership Board
10.20am The Army in Surrey – current deployments and priorities
Col John Baynham, 11 Security Force Assistance Brigade
10.40am Journey through the services – personal experiences heard first hand from:
- Service children
- A spouse
- Serving soldiers
- A reservist
- A recent service leaver
- Veterans
11.40am Questions
12.10pm Keynote Speaker – Colour Sergeant Johnson Beharry VC COG
12.45pm - Lunch, networking and stands
2.15pm Benefits of employing reservists
Col Patrick Crowley MBE, DL, South East Reserve Forces and Cadet Association
2.30pm The Armed Forces Act 2021
- Education - Joanne Luhman, Headteacher, Kings International School
- Health – To be confirmed
- Housing – Ken Emerson, Housing Options Manager, Spelthorne Borough Council
3.15pm Closing remarks
3.30pm Close
Location
Army Training Centre (Pirbright) have kindly agreed to be our hosts once more.
Security is paramount and only those who have registered in advance will be admitted.
Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright
Brookwood
GU24 0QQ