Thanet Athletics Club has signed the Armed Forces Covenant – demonstrating their commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
Lt Col Nathan Horsman, Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, kindly hosted the club at the Battalion HQ in Canterbury, where he and Club Chair Julien Lawton carried out the signing.
As an RAF Reservist and father of a former 3 PWRR soldier (now training as a Royal Marine), Julien understands first-hand the value and opportunities that Reserve service offers.
The visit also opened the door to future collaboration, with exciting plans for stronger ties between 3 PWRR and Thanet Athletics Club already underway.
Julien said: “It’s a real privilege to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of Thanet Athletics Club. We already have members of the armed forces both serving and reservists, veterans and their families as part of the club and would welcome more.
“We are building a strong para-athlete group so would welcome those with disabilities to the club. Thanet AC – be the best you can be.”
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise to ensure that those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. The Covenant ensures that service personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families are not disadvantaged in access to public and commercial services.
