Thanet Athletics Club Signs Armed Forces Covenant

Julien Lawton and Regimental Sergeant Major Gavin Watts. Photo courtesy of: Julien Lawton.

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 signed the Armed Forces Covenant - demonstrating their commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Left, Julien Lawton and Lt Col Nathan Horsmann, CO3 PWRR, signing the covenant, right.

Photos courtesy of: Julien Lawton.

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.

"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 & 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."

• Julien Lawton