The Defence School of Transport (DST) have recently unveiled a brand-new Simulator Suite at Normandy Barracks, Leconfield.
This landmark event was attended by Air Commodore Crawford CBE, Commandant of the Air & Space Warfare Centre, highlighting the significant advancement in modern driver training methodologies.
It’s set to be the best Armed Forces Day yet as Beverley Armed Forces Day is set to be the biggest celebration in the region.
Each year, around 5,000 members of the public attend the event to show their support, gratitude, and appreciation for the armed forces.
As part of its preparation for the Rugby League World Cup, the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield welcomed the trophies and the international Fiji team using the barracks as a training facility.
As part of the National Lottery Trophies Tour that kicked off in Newcastle on Friday 26 August, 50 days before the tournament begins, the trophies are in the region.
The British Army’s first photovoltaic Solar Farm has officially opened at the Defence School of Transport by the Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin.
The farm which is the size of almost eight football pitches forms part of the British Army’s £200 million Project Prometheus investment which is designed to see the Army using renewable energy.
The Princess Royal has recently visited the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. Princess Anne who is the Colonel in Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps visited 25 Training Regiment RLC and DST at Normandy Barracks in its 25th Anniversary year.
Three members of the same family have each been awarded a Civil Service Long Service Certificate at the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield.
Collectively, the family have served almost 80 years in the civil service, the majority of which has been spent at DST.
Soldiers and civilian enthusiasts from across the country converged on the East Riding of Yorkshire last weekend to take part in Exercise ROADMASTER.
The challenge, hosted by Leconfield’s Defence School of Transport (DST), saw 13 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and five motorbikes compete in a variety of races over the course of a day.
Work has begun on the Army’s first solar farm as part of a major project expected to deliver £1million in efficiency savings and a massive reduction of carbon dioxide emissions per year. The project will support the Government’s commitment to meet Net Carbon Emissions by 2050.
A sign thanking our Armed Forces in the East Riding for their work during the Covid-19 outbreak has been installed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The metal sign, featuring the words ‘THANK YOU TO OUR ARMED FORCES’ is designed to be an uplifting message of appreciation to the armed forces which will be visible coming from their base in Leconfield as they help with the Covid-19 outbreak, whilst also continuing to train personnel to serve and protect the country.
Colonel Chris Henson, Commandant at the Defence School of Transport, bids farewell to Mr Ahern, thanking him for 43 years of outstanding service to the civil service.
East Riding College is the first college in the North to be recognised as a gold-level employer by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
This award recognises employers that go the extra mile to support their employees who are ex-forces or part of the wider military family such as spouses or cadets.
On a recent visit to the Defence School of Transport, the Director of Land Warfare, Major General James Illingworth OBE, surprised a member of staff with a prestigious Director Land Warfare Coin.
Sgt Gary Pryor, a specialist instructor at Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, was conducting a mock driving test with a student when he found himself at the scene of an accident involving a car and a motorcycle.
Residents will have a chance to catch a glimpse of an iconic WWII aircraft. On Thursday 10 September the Defence School of Transport will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Part of those events will see a Spitfire perform a flypast as part of the scaled-down commemoration. Military and civilian staff at the Defence School of Transport, Leconfield mark the occasion annually.
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North of Beverley and lodged in the quiet village of Leconfield lies the Defence School of Transport – an internationally recognised centre of excellence for wheeled driver training.
A driver training school, where the pupils can be up to seven years away from being able to take their driving test, has given more than 2,500 lessons at its Beverley venue.
Young Driver, which is the UK’s largest pre-17 driver education programme, aims to create a safer next generation of motorists and has been running at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield near Beverley since July 2018.
Parents in East Yorkshire looking for activities to keep their teens and tweens entertained this February half term will be able to book their child on their very first driving lesson – from age 10!
Young Driver, the UK’s largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons, will be running driving lessons for 10 to 17-year-olds on Tuesday 11th February at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield near Beverley.
The Defence School of Transport had the honour and pleasure of meeting Simon Harmer.
Simon joined the Army in 1997 as and for 16 years experienced a full and varied career as a Combat Medical Technician, deploying on operations to Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia.
Colonel Chris Henson, Commandant at the Defence School of Transport presented the prestigious medals to June Carter and Nick Robinson.
They were given the medals during a presentation attended by families, friends and former colleagues.