And we're off Surrey Military Lt Col Rob Sanford welcoming us all to Pirbright 🎉👏 #SAFCC20

Peter Martin talking through our huge shared successes as partners in #forcesconnectse Surrey Military #SAFCC20

Great keynote speech from Lt Gen Richard Nugee Surrey Military Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 #SAFCC20

'our ambition is to make the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran' Damian Paterson, Office of Veteran Affairs, Cabinet Office #SAFCC20 Surrey Military

Col Simon Browne setting out the importance of local partnerships, continually moving forward and advocacy with areas playing catch up. Special praise for Surrey County Council Customer Services's Sarah Goodman who's the 'oil in the machine' of all the good practice in the county Surrey Military #SAFCC20

Royal British Legion's Jim France thought-provoking talk on the future challenges for service charities and the necessity to stay relevant and evolve Surrey Military #SAFCC20

What a great day! A real buzz throughout, with such goodwill for the Armed Forces Community in Surrey. Hopefully everyone is feeling fully informed and even more keen to support the military and their families as well as Reservists, Veterans and Cadets. #SurreyMilitary #SAFCC20

Col Patrick Crowley from SERFCA outlines the many benefits to business of working with Defence. Surrey CC is an MOD Employer Recognition Gold Award holder so we really get it. #SurreyMilitary #SAFCC20

Our Keynote Speaker Lt-Gen Richard Nugee has begun his presentation. We have really appreciated his support and partnership over recent years and are honoured and grateful that he has made time to speak at #SAFCC20 today. #SurreyMilitary

Being a cadet offers amazing opportunities for young people. Lt-Col Mike Potter is talking about what being an Adult Volunteer within cadets can also offer to those who give their time. So many great cadets in Surrey – could you give some time to help? #SurreyMilitary #SAFCC20

James Perkins is a Lord-Lieutenants Cadet in Surrey. Thank you James for joining the conference today and sharing your experiences with everyone so brilliantly. #SurreyMilitary #SAFCC20

Surrey County Council employs over 25 reserves. Steve Owen-Hughes, Head of the Community Protection Group is relating the personal perspective of one who is currently deployed in Iraq. It is good to see @SurreyCC supporting reservists, including those in Surrey Fire & Rescue Service #SAFCC20

Rounding off a brilliantly busy day with questions to the panel. Chairman of the Surrey Civilian Military Partnership Board Peter Martin will outline next steps and close the conference. Thank you all for attending and safe onward journeys. #SurreyMilitary #SAFCC20

Our hugely informed panel is ready to answer questions from those attending the #SAFCC20 . What a great morning! #SurreyMilitary

What a great privilege to hear from Falklands Veteran Chris Purcell talking about the impact of the work done by Service Charities. #SurreyMilitary #SAFCC20

Honoured to have Damian Paterson - Deputy Director, Office of Veterans’ Affairs speak at #SAFCC20 and be so open to answering questions from the brilliantly broad spectrum of people attending today. #SurreyMilitary

Pleased to be at the #SAFCC20 at CO 1 ATR Pirbright just outside #Woking - important to get key people from the public and private sectors together to work out how best to honour the military covenant.

Surrey Military really pleased to have Lt Gen Richard Nugee as their Guest Speaker at its #SAFCC20 . The General’s valedictory speech was outstanding