Events

Meet the Marines

HMS Forward, Birmingham

Looking for that extra challenge in your life? Want to put your fitness to the test? The Royal Marines Reserve Birmingham are holding their next “Meet The Marines” event at their detachment in Birmingham on 7th January.  As a Royal Marines Reservist you'll have the opportunity to complete the rigorous Commando Course - the same assessment undertaken by everyone who wears the coveted green beret....

Northfield Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast

The Black Horse, Northfield Birmingham

A new Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club has started in Northfield in Birmingham. The club is open to serving personnel, both Regular and Reserve, and veterans across the three services – pop along and join them! The  breakfast club will  run on the second Saturday of each month. Please contact Captain Alan O’Brien on 07817425519 or email obrienA946@gmail.com for further details.  

Stafford Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

Stafford Rangers Sports & Social Club

The Stafford Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club meet every Saturday for breakfast.  As a group of veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces, their ethos is mutual support and they aim to welcome personnel from all three services to join them for breakfast and light banter. You can join them from 09:00 to 11:30 at: Stafford Rangers Sports and Social Club...

Palmer’s Cafe Armed Forces Outreach Event – Shropshire

Palmer's Cafe

Shropshire Council are running a series of Outreach events for military personnel, veterans and their families. The  relaxed and friendly sessions are supported by local charities including the Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Combat Stress, Walking with the Wounded, Veterans UK and Blind Veterans UK, as well as a number of local organisations and businesses. On the first and third Monday of each month these will be...

Royal Naval Reserve Experience – HMS Forward, Birmingham

HMS Forward, Birmingham

Want to keep fit, make new friends and gain new skills in your spare time? Get a taste of life as a Royal Navy Reservist at a free Royal Naval Reserve Experience on 4th February 2020. Spaces are limited, so make sure you register your interest in plenty of time. As well as learning about the different branches and specialisms of the Royal...

Meet the Marines – Birmingham

HMS Forward, Birmingham

Royal Marines Reserve Birmingham will be hosting a “Meet The Marines” day on the first Tuesday of every month. So come along and see the excellent facilities on offer to you as a potential Royal Marines Reservist. It is also a great way to meet serving reservists and also those who are currently undergoing training. If you are interested in joining the RMR...

Sporting Chance Birmingham

Aston Villa Football Club

Sporting Chance are holding weekly sports and social activities for ex-servicemen in Birmingham. The sessions will take place at Aston Villa Football Club on Tuesdays from 11:30 - 13:30, offering a wide range of sporting activities including personalised gym training and group sports.  Attendees of all fitness levels are welcome to attend these friendly sessions where you will have the opportunity to improve...

Meet the Marines – Birmingham

HMS Forward, Birmingham

Royal Marines Reserve Birmingham will be hosting a “Meet The Marines” day on the first Tuesday of every month. So come along and see the excellent facilities on offer to you as a potential Royal Marines Reservist. It is also a great way to meet serving reservists and also those who are currently undergoing training. If you are interested in joining the RMR...

Celebrate the Roaring West Midlands for International Women’s Day

The Custard Factory Birmingham

Join West Midlands Women's Voice for a day of inspirational discussions, artistic performance and thought-provoking panel debates. From the 1920's to the 2020's West Midlands Women's Voice celebrate the women and men shaping our region. They invite you to join us for a day of inspirational discussions, artistic performance and thought-provoking panel debates. Running from 09:30 to 16:00, the day will be split...

Free

** CANCELLED** Uniformed Services Awareness Day

HMS Forward, Birmingham

Edit: ** CANCELLATION NOTICE - 28/02/20 Please note due to unforeseen circumstances this event is now cancelled **   This Uniformed Services Awareness event has been designed to highlight the range of excellent and diverse career opportunities in your Uniformed Services.  The event will bring together members of your Armed Forces – Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force and your local Emergency...