What people say about The Rural List:
"Thanks for the information. I learnt so much and am now much more confident that I can make this my new career. Thank you!"
"Rural List speakers don't hold back - they tell it how it is."
"Just want to say thank you so much. I found the chat really interesting."
Guest Speaker Ellie Deane, Royal Agricultural University - April 2021
Ellie Deane (Postgraduate Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer) from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) gave us a great perspective on postgraduate education, especially what the RAU can offer military resettlers as it actively seeks to increase the number of resettling personnel using the university as a stepping-stone to agri-business careers.
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for 175 years. The University, which is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, prides itself on its links with industry and all courses are designed to meet the demands of the employment market for land-based expertise, both in the UK and worldwide.
The RAU is an approved ELCAS learning provider, offering a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering subjects such as business, agriculture, equine and real estate, which may be of interest to service leavers. Ellie is happy to her direct from personnel interested in RAU courses: please contact ellie.deane@rau.ac.uk.
Work Experience in Resettlement (workshop) - Mar 21
Workshop: Work Experience During Resettlement - led by Fiona Galbraith
A small group session in which we discussed:
- why work experience is important in a resettlement campaign
- tips for persuading your military CoC to let you have the time
- how to find work experience
- using the CWA scheme
- an introduction to the work experience opportunities currently available through Ruralink.
Informal Workshop with Fiona - Feb 21
THE RURAL LIST CELEBRATES TWO YEARS!!
Seven intrepid souls dialled in to share a virtual beer and discuss their personal experiences and stages in their resettlement journey. Fiona provided advice gleaned from two years of working with nearly 200 resettling personnel many of whom are now working successfully in the land-based sector, and signposted several follow-on opportunities for further advice, courses, work experience and qualifications.
A really uplifting mutually-supporting session in the best traditions of the Rural List. Thanks to all participants.
Workshop: Work Experience during Resettlement - Nov 20
Fiona provided personalised advice and information to the attendees.
Due to the bespoke nature of the advice, no recording is being made available. However, we will repeat this session in the new year, so if you missed it, look out for the next one.
WARDENS AND RANGERS with Martin Newnham (ex-Army) - Head Keeper & Constable Epping Forest - May 2020
"Very interesting and honest, just what is needed" said one attendee.
Thanks to Martin for a very open and honest account of how he got into his current role of Keeper and Constable of Epping Forest. There are unique "funnies" about his role, but there are for every land-management role although I don't suppose many rural land managers have quite as many burnt-out cars to deal with!
Martin served in the regular army and then in the reserve before landing this dream job. He says no two days are the same as he includes strategic planning, policing, wide stakeholder engagement, recruiting and mentoring new staff and game management amongst his varied duties.
Martin is very willing to host resettling personnel for volunteer and work experience; if this is of interest, email info@rurualink.org.uk and we will put you in touch.
