Army Reserves recruitment week begins

Monday, 25 July 2016 00:00

A week of recruitment activities encouraging people to join the Army Reserve is underway.

Members of the Isle of Man Army Reserve will be in Castletown, Port Erin, Ramsey, Peel, Onchan and Douglas to talk to interested people.

A drill night will be held on Wednesday at the Army Reserve Centre and the recruitment drive will end with a display from the Red Devils at 7pm on Sunday.

The Island's reserve unit was started 12 months ago since then it's grown from two people to more than 50.

Major Glen Espie says it offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested:

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