Social scene: Behind the wire at Chetwynd Barracks

More than 50 representatives from local employers experienced a unique visit to a specialist Army training facility, normally out of reach to members of the public, this week (6 July).

An event took place at the Mission Training and Mobilisation Centre (MTMC), Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham, and saw employers from both public and private sector organisations learn more about the Army’s operational training and have a go at a range of ‘hands on’ activities.

Attendees had a go on an indoor electronic shooting range; viewed kit and equipment used by military personnel in operational environments and saw a mock battlefield casualty drill inside a large hanger used by the Army for training purposes.

Claire Bicknell, director of Catena (Nottingham), attended the event. She said: “I very much value the relationship Catena has with the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association – as a micro business I had no idea that the relationship would be such a benefit to me in relation to networking opportunities. I have been really impressed with members of the Reserve Forces I have come in to contact with in terms of their organisational skills and the way in which they host events like the one today at MTMC.”