Rangers become first British football club to receive a top award from the Ministry of Defence

[craig 5,199]

1 hour ago, Bill said:

Well done, excellent news. Those who have been involved are a credit to themselves and Rangers.

 

However, this is not going to go down well with the hundreds of thousands of SNP-voting republican Rangers fans who allegedly pack Ibrox every week. The many Celtic supporting mates in their social circles are going to be less than impressed.

Saor Alba - Tiocfaidh ar la

Can we not taint threads with such off topic comments please Bill ?

[craig 5,199]

26 minutes ago, BEARGER said:

Well done to all involved. It’s just a pity our resident know it all could not let it pass without coming out with his usual bile.

Its hardly bile - its not even close to being bile.  That said, it wasn't necessary in this thread.

[Bill 13,717]

52 minutes ago, craig said:

Can we not taint threads with such off topic comments please Bill ?

Seemed entirely relevant to me. ?

[Bill 13,717]

48 minutes ago, craig said:

Its hardly bile - its not even close to being bile.  That said, it wasn't necessary in this thread.

If we only posted what was "necessary" we'd seldom post anything at all. It was clearly posted in good humour. I can hardly be blamed if some people have had a sense of humour bypass and see everything as bile.

[Frankie 8,570]

41 minutes ago, Bill said:

If we only posted what was "necessary" we'd seldom post anything at all. It was clearly posted in good humour. I can hardly be blamed if some people have had a sense of humour bypass and see everything as bile.

I think time and time again admin have asked users to respect each other's views and instead of that get people preferring to goad each other under the guise of not very funny 'humour'.   That's why your comments weren't necessary and that's why they've spoiled what should have been a very positive thread.

 

Now, for the last time I'm going to ask people to consider the way they post on this forum when it comes to the ongoing political crap.  It really is tiresome to log in to continuous trolling (on both sides) and if the standard of debate doesn't improve then some users will have their posting rights removed.  I'd much prefer not to use such censorship on important subjects but if you act like children, then you'll be sent to the naughty step.

 

Now back on topic with this thread please.

 

 

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100 employers awarded for supporting the armed forces

The Defence Secretary has congratulated the 100 employers who have been recognised for their support of personnel, veterans and their families.

100 employers are being recognised today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace for their outstanding support for the armed forces community by being awarded an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.

They will be presented with their awards on 12 November 2019 at the National Army Museum in London.

The Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards represent the highest badge of honour available to those that employ and support those who serve, veterans, and their families. The scheme continues to grow year on year with awardees doubling in the last 12 months, taking the total to 228.

Employers have won awards for initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the armed forces into a new career and providing flexibility for reservists. Included are 23 local authorities, 13 NHS hospitals and trusts and 29 SMEs.

The 100 winners have been recognised for their long-term commitment to the armed forces, with companies from the public and private sector achieving the top grade. Each has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and where possible, engages with the MOD’s Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to promote the recruitment of service leavers, as well as honouring individual pledges of support.

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Rangers Football Club & Rangers Charity Foundation

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/100-employers-awarded-for-supporting-the-armed-forces

 

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/100-employers-awarded-for-supporting-the-armed-forces