• Weekend of events paid tribute to and celebrated Armed Forces 
• Deputy MD Niall Clark attended to represent Rykneld Homes 
• The event was sponsored by SBS, Rykneld Homes’ principal contractor

[CHESTERFIELD, UK 21-7-25] Fly pasts and a family fun day were just some of the events that took place as part of the Staveley Armed Forces and Veterans Association Armed Forces Weekend.

Rykneld Homes Deputy Managing Director, Niall Clark, was among those who attended events hosted at Poolsbrook Country Park to honour local military personnel.

Niall attended the Interdenominational Church Service service to mark the start of a weekend of events and celebration on behalf of Rykneld Homes and event sponsor Sustainable Building Services (UK), Rykneld Homes decarbonisation works principal contractor and delivery partner.

North Derbyshire MP Louise Jones, Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire Sir Richard FitzHerbert and Vice Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Andrew Cochrane DL, were also in attendance.

SAFVA described the service as an opportunity to come together in memory of those who have served their country over the years and remember all those who were caught up in the World Wars and other conflicts since including the bereaved, injured and families of those in service.

Attendees sang the National Anthem, heard readings and observed a two minute silence in memory of the fallen before SAFVA President, Coin Martin Thacker MBE officially opened the weekend’s other events.

Rykneld Homes Deputy Managing Director, Niall Clark, said:

“Events like this are a vital opportunity for the community to come together and show our deep appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of local service personnel and their families. 

“Seeing families enjoying the day, sharing moments of fun and remembrance, highlights the strong links between our communities and those who serve.”

SBS Managing Director, Gary Lawson, said:

“We are committed to supporting the communities we work within, this event was the perfect opportunity to do that. 

“It was an honour to sponsor Armed Forces Weekend and to hear of the community spirit on display and the appreciation of our dedicated service personnel.”

Other supporters of the event included Staveley Town Council, Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership, North East Derbyshire District Council, Martins Waste Management, Martins Traffic Management, Councillor Elaine Tidd, Arnold Clark Chesterfield and Open Eyes Executive Services Ltd.

Picture shows (L-R) Vice Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Andy Cochrane DL, Councillor Martin Thacker MBE, Niall Clark Rykneld Homes Deputy Managing Director and High Sheriff of Derbyshire Sir Richard FitzHerbert (Credit: Rykneld Homes)

About Rykneld Homes
Rykneld Homes manages around 7,600 properties across North East Derbyshire. The area is largely rural, with housing stock dispersed between small towns and villages. RH was established in 2007 and its head office is based at Wingerworth, Chesterfield. In 2013 RH registered with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), before starting to develop, acquire, and build its own housing. It now owns 140 properties (including shared ownership) as a Registered Provider of Social Housing. 

About Sustainable Building Services (UK) 

Established in 1976, Sustainable Building Services is a turnkey solutions provider specialising in retrofit energy efficiency and decarbonisation works. The expert team takes charge of large-scale energy efficiency, microgeneration and planned maintenance programmes for the UK’s best-known registered social housing providers, all geared towards enhancing the living conditions of thousands of people every year. Experienced in delivering compliance at scale throughout the UK under PAS2030:2023 and PAS2035:2023, Sustainable Building Services (UK) Ltd provides improvements to thousands of mixed-tenure properties per year, including under the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, Sustainable Warmth Competition,Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) Wales schemes. For more information, please visit https://www.sustainablebuildinguk.com/