Date/Time
Date(s) - June 25 2026
11:45am - 2:30pm
Location
The Grange Banqueting Suite
Rail Forum are delighted to invite members to participate in our networking event:
‘Military is good for Rail’
Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) will take place here in Derby on the 25th June.
The rail sector has long benefited from the deep and wide-ranging skills and contribution that ex services personnel bring. Many members are supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant already and our host for the day, MTMS is a Gold Member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
This event seeks to bring together Rail Forum members who are bronze, silver and gold members of the AFC together with those that are keen to learn more about how they can support AFC further. Hearing from Malcolm Prentice of MTMS at the start of this networking event, provides an opportunity to stimulate discussion around this important topic.
Speakers on the day
Registration from 11.45am
Prompt start: 12:00 – 12:30pm
- MTMS – Malcolm Prentice – Introduction
- HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire – Elizabeth Jane Fothergill CBE
- Fred Hopkins, Head of Engagement, East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (EMRFCA) – AFC
- Burton Sea Cadets Leader
12:30 – 2:30pm
- Networking Lunch
2:30pm
- Wrap up & Close
We kindly ask everyone to maintain a high standard of professionalism, show respect to fellow participants, and contribute to a positive and welcoming environment. Your behaviour reflects not only on you, but on the organisation you represent.
Please note Bookings will close 11th June, joining instructions will be sent out on the 15th June