A special one-day conference to be held at the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus will precede the military displays and pageantry celebrating this year’s Armed Forces Day in Cornwall on 24 June 2023.
The conference will focus on support for our Armed Forces (including health and wellbeing, finance, housing and employment) supported by the Royal British Legion, and the Office for Veterans Affairs.
Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council’s Armed Forces and Veterans Champion and Cabinet Member for the Economy, himself a Veteran Royal Navy Submariner, will make the opening address to delegates.
Louis says:
“Alongside the planned up-beat events applauding our forces personnel, veterans and cadets, it is important we should also pause to reflect on the many serious issues they face in service of their country. Our conference will convene experts who bring experience and wisdom on subjects such as health and welfare, coping with life after injury and trauma, basics such as accommodation and childcare, and the often unseen hardships of a military life. We have been fortunate to draw speakers with real insight, so are expecting some lively discussions.”
This important event will be attended by our Chief Executive, Neil Marshall, and our Head of Membership, Charlotte Cooper.
See you there!
