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SUMMARY:ABF The Soldiers Charity evening of Music with the Band of The Mercian Regiment
DESCRIPTION:The West Midlands branch of the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are hosting an evening of music in Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 3rd June. \nThe Band of The Mercian Regiment will be supported by The Corps of Drums from Staffordshire and West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force\, and the Pipers of the Scots Guard Association (Manchester). \nThe Concert will take place at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery\, Bethesda Street\, Hanley\, Stoke on Trent ST1 3DW. \nDoors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start. \nGeneral admission tickets are £11.00 and can be purchased online or by calling 01782 206000. \nVIP tickets are £26.50 and include a light buffet at 18:00 and reserved seating for the concert. VIP tickets can booked online.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/abf-and-band-of-the-mercian-regiment/
LOCATION:The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery\, Bethesda Street\, Hanley\, Stoke-on-Trent\, ST1 3DW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Veterans Fair
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Mayor of the West Midlands\, Andy Street\, and Professor Simon Brake\, Chairman West Midlands VAPC\, are hosting a veterans fair at Millennium Point on 1st November. \nMore details TBC.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/west-midlands-veterans-fair/
LOCATION:Millennium Point\, B4 7XG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T140000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Shropshire Yeomanry
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 14th February 2024\, there is an opportunity to meet members from the Shropshire Yeomanry at their Reserve Centre in Dawley Bank\, Telford. \nYou will learn how members of the Armed Forces community can add value to your organisation and how becoming signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant can be of benefit to business. Before joining us in welcoming some new Armed Forces Covenant signatories to the military covenant family. \nLunch prepared\, cooked and served by the units own chefs will be available\, along with the opportunity to talk to their soldiers and see some of their training and equipment. \nTo register your attendance please follow this link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9P7PSZY
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/meet-the-shropshire-yeomanry/
LOCATION:D (Shropshire Yeomanry) Squadron\, Army Reserve Centre\, Cavan Drive\, Dawley Bank\, Telford\, TF4 2BQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T191500
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CREATED:20240131T084831Z
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UID:90073-1709222400-1709234100@www.wmrfca.org
SUMMARY:West Midland RFCA Regional Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Regional Briefing\, hear updates on your local Reserves and Cadets\, and enjoy a great curry cooked by RAF Reservists. \nThere will be presentations to include recent Association activity\, a Gold Award employer\, and you’ll hear from some of our Reserves and Cadets themselves. \n\nTimings: \n16:00 – Arrival and welcome drinks \n16:30 – Presentations and questions \n18:15 – Curry supper \n19:15 – Event concludes \n\nPlease email wm-commsoffice@rfca.mod.uk if you would like attend\, by 5th February 2024\, along with any dietary requirements. Numbers are limited so places will be offered on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/west-midland-rfca-regional-briefing/
LOCATION:202 (Midlands) Multi-Role Medical Regiment\, Roger Nutbeem House\, Dawberry Fields\, Kings Heath\, B14 6NY\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 13th June 2024 in Worcestershire. \nFollowing the AGM business we will host a keynote speaker followed by a panel discussion allowing guests to take part with questions to the panel. A  local Reservist will then conclude the day following the two course lunch. \nInvitations have been sent out. If you are haven’t received an invitation or are interested in finding out more please email wm-commsoffice@rfca.mod.uk 
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/annual-general-meeting/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T150000
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CREATED:20240416T115308Z
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SUMMARY:NMITE Military to Business Showcase 2024
DESCRIPTION:NMITE is holding their annual prestigious Military to Business Showcase 2024\, sponsored by West Midland RFCA. \nSamantha Lewis\, NMITE Director of People & Operations will be hosting this free event\, which will be held on Thursday 20 June 2024\, from 10am to 3pm\, at our Skylon Campus in Hereford. \nOver the last five years\, NMITE has been working very closely with the military and veteran community in Hereford and further aﬁeld. Having developed lifelong learning programmes and providing support through our partners\, we have been able to access new avenues of employment and skill enhancement. \nThe event aims to: \n\nSignpost the support available to the veteran community\, military leavers\, spouses and children\nShowcase successful veteran owned businesses\nProvide information on pathways available within local businesses to the military and veteran community\nHighlight employment opportunities available\nOffer pathways to education and skills\nProvide opportunities for networking\n\nFree parking is available onsite and refreshments will be available for you to purchase throughout the day. \nTickets are available to book on Eventbrite. \n 
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/nmite-military-to-business-showcase-2024/
LOCATION:NMITE Skylon Campus\, Canary Drive\, Hereford\, Herefordshire\, HR2 6JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240630
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day Events
DESCRIPTION:There may not be a national Armed Forces Day this year\, but this doesn’t mean that there won’t still be a host of celebrations across the towns and cities in our region. We have pulled together a list of events taking place within our region\, that we are aware of. If you know of any other events to add to our list please email us at wm-commsoffice@rfca.mod.uk \n  \n  \n  \nBirmingham Armed Forces Day Revival 2024 – 10:00 to 15:00 at Brindley Place\, B1 2JB\nA parade of serving military men and women\, veteran associations\, cadet and MPCT accompanied by local pipe bands. There will be various displays and entertainment\, and in the surrounding areas numerous stalls. \nBromyard Armed Forces Day – 09:00 to 18:00 in the town centre\nMilitary parade through the centre of town followed by a Church Service at St. Peter’s Church. Food and entertainment will be setup on the town green. \nCoventry City’s Armed Forces Day Service and Parade – 10:30 to 12:00 starting at Holy Trinity Church\, CV1 5EX\nA service will be held in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 followed by a short parade commencing at 11.30 with members of the Armed Forces community around Broadgate. \nLongton Armed Forces Day Parade in the Park – 13:00 to 16:30 at Queen’s Park\nA family friendly event starting with a parade through the park. There will be military vehicles and displays alongside stalls and entertainment. \nNational Memorial Arboretum’s Armed Forces Weekend – 10:00 to 17:00\nRun over two days this year’s event is likely to be one of the largest and will include activities such as the daily act of remembrance\, stories of tribute and daily activities for all the family. \nSandwell Armed Forces Day – 11:00 to 16:00 at Freeth Street\, B69 3DE\nThe annual celebration of the Armed Forces. \nShrewsbury Armed Forces Family Fun Day – 11:00 to 15:00 at the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum\, SY1 2AT\nThere will be a number of service charities and businesses demonstrating how they support the Armed Forces community. Free access to Shrewsbury Castle\, children’s activities\, refreshments\, police\, fire\, Shrewsbury male voice choir\, cadet band and lots more. \nTelford Armed Forces Family Fun Day – 11:00 to 16:00 at TF2 8AQ\nFree Family fun day full of activities for the children\, face painters\, arts and crafts and sports activities. Representatives from the local Cadets\, military and veterans\, and lots more. \nWarwick Armed Forces Celebrations – 11:00 to 15:00 at St. Nicholas Park\, CV34 4QY\nThis year’s celebration has the theme of ‘Our Allies’\, recognising the contributions that our allies have made in past conflicts\, and continue to make and strengthen.\nThere will be FREE food and FREE activities for families to experience together. \nWolverhampton Armed Forces Day – 12:00 to 16:30 at West Park\, WV1 4PH\nAs well as focusing on family fun throughout the day\, there will also be live music from 1940s trio The Bluebird Belles and other artists on the main stage\, plus an Armed Forces Parade featuring serving personnel\, cadets and veterans from the city’s Freedom Units – RAF Cosford\, 210 Battery\, the Mercian Regiment and HMS Forward\, marching into the event arena at 13:00. \nWolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club – 11:00 – 18:00 at 53 Newbridge Crescent\, WV6 0LH\nThis Summer Sports Showcase is in support of Armed Forces Day and will include the RAF Tennis Team training\, WLTSC tennis championship finals\, head rackets demonstration plus more.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/armed-forces-day-events/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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SUMMARY:North Staffordshire Armed Forces and Veterans Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:12:00 to 17:00 at Queens Park Avenue\, Stoke-on-Trent\, ST3 4AU \nA full military parade and drumhead service\, family fun\, military vehicles\, musical entertainment\, funfair\, military charity stalls\, plus more.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/north-staffordshire-armed-forces-and-veterans-celebration-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTSTAMP:20260612T165048
CREATED:20240731T134836Z
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UID:93055-1726444800-1726790399@www.wmrfca.org
SUMMARY:Army Experience 24
DESCRIPTION:Time to explore your potential!\n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered if military life could be for you\, but you were unsure about taking the next step? The British Army is running two FREE four-day events for the ‘Army Experience 24’  in Telford for you to experience Army life and get a taster of what it’s all about.\n\n\n\nIf you are aged between 18-49 years old and want to experience an exciting and authentic taste of Army life\, check out the poster below for more details.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/army-experience-24/
LOCATION:Venning Barracks\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240925
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CREATED:20240731T135350Z
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UID:93065-1726876800-1727222399@www.wmrfca.org
SUMMARY:Army Experience 24
DESCRIPTION:Time to explore your potential!\n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered if military life could be for you\, but you were unsure about taking the next step? The British Army is running two FREE four-day events for the ‘Army Experience 24’  in Telford for you to experience Army life and get a taster of what it’s all about.\n\n\n\nIf you are aged between 18-49 years old and want to experience an exciting and authentic taste of Army life\, check out the poster below for more details.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/army-experience-2/
LOCATION:Venning Barracks\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
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UID:96444-1746403200-1746748799@www.wmrfca.org
SUMMARY:VE Day 80
DESCRIPTION:This year marks 80 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. \nThe 80th anniversary is a powerful moment for the nation to come together and remember the courage and resilience of the VE Day generation: from the servicemen who fought\, to children who were evacuated\, and women on the home front. \nNationally\, four day celebrations from 5th – 8th May will mark the 80th anniversary. Read more about this year’s 80th anniversary activities.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/ve-day-80/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
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CREATED:20250429T104138Z
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UID:96447-1749686400-1749772799@www.wmrfca.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
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URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T150000
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CREATED:20250429T104319Z
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UID:96449-1750327200-1750345200@www.wmrfca.org
SUMMARY:NMITE Military to Business Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We are once again supporting NMITE’s Military to Business Showcase. The event aims to highlight employment\, support and education opportunities available to veterans and the wider Armed Forces community alongside showcasing veteran owned businesses. \nThe event runs from 10am – 3pm at NMITE’s Skylon Campus in Hereford. Free tickets can be reserved through Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.wmrfca.org/event/nmite-military-to-business-showcase/
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