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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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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
DTSTAMP:20260612T054626
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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