Join us on 16 October 2025 at 1pm for free networking and to listen to hear from our guest speakers. Hot drinks and biscuits on arrival.
Venue: Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, Bath Street Offices, Bath Street, Hereford HR1 2GY
Special guests Samantha Lewis and Tim Howson will be joining us to share insights about the support available for the Armed Forces community within Herefordshire. They will also highlight how businesses can actively engage with this community and the positive impact such involvement can bring.
Samantha Lewis MBA, BA(Hons), FCIPD, FInstLM - Director of People & Operations at NMITE
People & Operations professional with extensive experience in higher education
and corporate environments. Skilled in aligning HR strategy with organisational goals, fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth, and leading strategic business
planning. Samantha Lewis is also the Chair of the Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre. Being the daughter of a Veteran, Samantha understands the difficulties some veterans face when they leave the military, and is passionate about providing different levels of support that may be required. Sam’s passion for the veteran agenda and the Armed Forces Covenant as a whole is palpable, infectious and demonstrates the value she has as an advocate for the Armed Forces Covenant in and around Herefordshire.
Air Commodore (retired)Tim Howson DL - Chair of Herefordshire SSAFA
Tim Howson was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a graduate entrant in 1974. He served at RAF stations in the UK and Germany, within the Ministry of Defence, and in the Middle East. His last appointment was in Bristol, and upon leaving the RAF in 2005 he and his wife Shelagh moved to Herefordshire. After a further six years working on projects throughout the UK, he joined SSAFA -The Armed Forces Charity as a volunteer. He has been Chair of Herefordshire SSAFA since 2016, and is also Vice-Chairman of the Herefordshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership and is thus involved with many aspects of the local Armed Services community. He was also appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Herefordshire in 2022. He also retains a link with The British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond, founded by his great uncle. He is on his local PCC, and, as importantly, he is Treasurer and Head Barman of the annual Dinedor Sports.
Please RSVP as we have limited spaces available.
