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Resettlement • Training • Education • Franchises • News EasyResettlement Winter 2020 £Free Adventurer arrives off the coast of Scotland in World Record Attempt Former soldier, bestselling author and extreme adventurer Jordan Wylie has finally arrived off the West Coast of Scotland on his MGA Training latest charity expedition. When it comes to wanting high quality CPCS training, then you need look no further than Forces Pension Society MGA Training LTD. As you head towards your exit date there is so much to do... Have you thought of joining the Army Top 100 Apprenticeship Cadet Employers in England British Army, Navy and Royal Air Force in the Force top ten employers. as an adult volunteer? CAREER COMPETITION TIME WHY AREN’T YOU THE ELC TRANSITION TIPS WE NEED YOUR VOTES! STUDYING WITH THE OU? 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P74 WE ARE ALSO ONLINE: WWW.EASYRESETTLEMENT.COM We invite you to read this News quote from one of our Members so you can make an informed Captain Sir Tom Moore presented decision about joining the GUIDANCE WHEN YOU with first Veterans’ Railcard Forces Pension Society NEED IT MOST Military veterans of every generation can The new card will be on sale allowing more flexibility in their at an introductory price of just travel to work or job interviews.” now benefit from cut-price rail travel, £21 until 31st March 2021. Charles Byrne, Director General Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has Grant Shapps, of The Royal British Legion said: announced, as he presented Captain Sir Tom Transport Secretary, said: “Every day our Armed Forces Moore with the very first Veteran Railcard. “We have an eternal debt of community provide an honour to those who have served incredible service in so many our country, and this railcard is ways and it’s right their unique “The information imed at supporting At his home in Bedfordshire part of marking our gratitude. For contribution is recognised. veterans’ post-service, Captain Tom Moore, who served veterans looking to re-enter the you have kindly the newly unveiled in World War II and won the world of work and connect with “We welcome the introduction Railcard will provide nation’s hearts with his incredible friends and family, it will cut the of measures such as the new given is much up to a third off all fundraising efforts, was presented cost of travel to open up new Veterans Rail Card that will allow Apeak and off-peak fares, as well with the very first card. opportunities. Delivering this veterans and their families to as discounted travel for adult The card pays tribute to the Royal Manifesto promise will improve enjoy discounted rail fares. more than I was companions and children. It Navy, RAF and Army, using the lives for veterans and their families forms part of the Government’s colours featured on the Veterans flag. across the United Kingdom. “At a time when many veterans expecting and commitment to make this country An estimated 830,000 veterans, who are facing significant financial the best place to be a veteran, are not eligible for existing railcards, “I am also delighted to present hardship, we hope as many as as always, you helping repay the debt we all will now be able to get up to a third Sir Captain Tom Moore with possible will be able to enjoy owe to those who have served. off rail travel from 5 November 2020. the very first railcard. Through the benefits this card will bring his service and his inspirational when travelling by train.” have taken my fundraising, he has shown the selflessness and indomitable spirit Help for Heroes CEO, questions and delivered of all those who have served.” Melanie Waters said: everything I needed to know, especially Captain Sir Tom Moore, “We are pleased that the Captain Tom Foundation, said: Government will make good on its promise to introduce a as this is such a fi nancial minefi eld to people “This is a wonderful occasion to railcard for veterans and extend accept the first Veterans rail card. discounted train travel to former like myself. Joining the Forces Pension Society service personnel in England. “It is a rare opportunity to show and dealing with such professional and thanks and gratitude to Veterans “The pandemic is having a lasting and this rail card is a necessary impact on veterans and their recognition and investment families both financially and knowledgeable people, has been the best thing in Veterans, giving them the socially, and its introduction will ability to re-connect and combat come at a welcome time.” I’ve done during my Resettlement, and after a loneliness, something that we promote and support at The 32-year military career, I am sincerely grateful Captain Tom Foundation.” The Rail Minister, Chris Heaton- to you for all your efforts on my behalf”. Harris also visited the Building Heroes centre in Wandsworth, to meet with veterans undergoing FPS Member, Army a 6-week training course in building and construction. Targeted at teaching veterans’ new skills and tackling unemployment by delivering a seamless transition into a career in the construction industry, Mr • Captain Sir Tom Moore Heaton Harris discussed how presented with the very the railcard would support re- first new Veterans’ Railcard, entering civilian life after service. as new design unveiled Join us. Job done. • Former servicemen and women Minister for Defence People and to receive up to a third off fares Veterans Johnny Mercer said: from Armistice Day, unlocking opportunities to re-enter work “Providing discounted rail travel and connecting with loved ones is a fantastic way to underline • Rail Minister hails selflessness the debt of gratitude we owe and spirit of all veterans, to those who have served. as he visits former service personnel re-training to enter Forces Pension Society “For younger veterans, it will also construction industry A member of help boost employment prospects, Cobseo 68 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1RL The Confederation Tel: 020 7820 9988 - email: [email protected] - forcespensionsociety.org/join-now/ of Service Charities Career Opportunities for Armed Forces Personnel Winter 2020 Easy Resettlement Magazine 3 FPS-EasyResettlement.indd 1 07/10/2020 09:50 WinterSection 2020 Heading WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED’S A ‘GOLD’ 50 GRENADIER WALK OF OMAN TEAM 08 ARMED FORCES Contents… GEARING UP FOR DEPARTURE SERVICE IS 24 THE MINISTRY OF 54 TRANSFER YOUR The Grenadier Walk of Oman will take five ex-military DELIVERED BY ONE OF THE DEFENCE POLICE, MILITARY SKILLS INTO personnel and one member still currently serving to UK’S TOP 200 LAW FIRMS A FORCE WITH A CONSTRUCTION WITH the hostile environment of the Omani desert. With a long and proud military DIFFERENCE BUILDING HEROES association, Wilkin Chapman Have you left, or are you getting The military charity that solicitors has been presented ready to leave, the Armed Forces and provides fully funded with a Gold award in recognition thinking about what career path to take construction and engineering of a continued commitment to next? Have you considered joining the training for veterans, service the Armed Forces community. Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)? leavers and their families, has COVER IMAGE CREDITS now launched a veteran-only © The great british paddle 30 SAVA property maintenance company. If you are looking for a new career, MAGAZINE IMAGE CREDITS have you considered re-training to 60 TAKE CONTROL OF © Shutterstock.com, become a residential surveyor? YOR FUTURE WITH unless otherwise stated. THE UK’S NO1 VAN- 40 IS IT TIME BASED FRANCISE FOR A CHANGE? Employers are keen to attract EDITORIAL At some point in your military Police Force leavers into their EDITOR Welcome… career, you may be faced with companies as the key skills E: [email protected] the opportunity of change or to learnt during service can be used Welcome to the Winter 2020 issue continue serving in the Army. directly to grow their profits. DESIGN & PUBLISHERS of Easy Resettlement magazine… DESIGNER Rowena Wilson in third and the Royal Air Force CAPTAIN SIR TOM MOORE E: [email protected] coming in tenth. So it is no surprise 03 PRESENTED WITH FIRST PUBLISHER: to learn that many companies VETERANS’ RAILCARD Easy Resttlement Ltd are signing the armed forces Military veterans of every generation can now benefit from cut-price covenant and recognising the very rail travel, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced, as he transferable skills service leavers presented Captain Sir Tom Moore with the very first Veteran Railcard. 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