AN ORGANISATION which runs leisure centres across Teesside has signed a commitment to help former and current servicemen and women.
Tees Active, which runs Splash in Stockton and Billingham Forum, among others, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming a commitment to supporting those who have served their country.
It is also now named as a forces-friendly employer.
Area Operations Manager Roy Broadbent signed the covenant accompanied by Tees Active Duty Manager, Kevin Patterson and other active and ex-serviceman.
Alongside his role within Tees Active, Mr Patterson is currently a Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserves and has over 35 years of combined service in the Armed Forces. He During the ceremony Kevin said “Each year Tees Active provide me with 2 weeks paid leave of absence so that I can meet part of the minimum training requirement for a member of the Army Reserve."
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