Join us for this special charity evening, and listen to inspirational speakers Jaco van Gass (ex Parachute Regiment, now World Champion Para-Cyclist) and Max Arthur (WW1 Historian). Since the end of World War 1, the battlefield has changed phenomenally in terms of technology, weaponry, equipment, support and understanding. The variety and complexity of the equipment and approaches used are amazing, but this has to be tempered by the same mental challenges and fears our soldiers have always been brave enough to face and the choices they have to make. At this event, we will hear a fascinating comparison of life in the trenches as described by award-winning historian Max Arthur with excerpts from his "Forgotten Voices of the Great War", which will be in direct juxtaposition to the picture painted by ex-paratrooper and world champion para-cyclist Jaco van Gass. Whether we are talking about the use of drones, a better understanding of PTSD, or vitally improved surgery and post-trauma care, our speakers will help us understand just how far-reaching these changes have been, and provide an enthralling comparison of 100 years of conflict.

Kick off your membership with the Security Institute in style. Now that you've completed your joining process with us, we'd love to meet you! Come and find out what's available in your Institute and how to access it, and let's get to know each other. This event will be hosted by the membership engagement team, and diaries permitting you will be able to meet some of the elected Board and existing members, as well as other new members. Please don't worry if you don't know anyone yet - you soon will and we'll be on hand to make you feel welcome and introduce you around. We know it can be difficult to get started with your networking, but we're a friendly bunch and we hope you'll soon get to know us. You'll be given a name badge but we suggest you bring a supply of business cards to swap! There'll be a drink on arrival and a short presentation, then we'll grab a delicious pie and an optional glass or two. This event is for Security Institute members only and numbers are limited. Existing members are most welcome to come and meet new members - the more the merrier! You can earn 2 formal CPD points for attending this event.