RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital Armed Forces Outreach Event
2019-08-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
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.
Every Thursday these will be held at Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG – from 12 noon till 4pm.
More details can be found on their website here.

Palmer's Cafe Armed Forces Outreach Event - Shropshire
2019-08-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 held at Palmer’s Cafe (the old Baptist Church), Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG – from 10am to 1pm.
More details can be found on their website here.

RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital Armed Forces Outreach Event
2019-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
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 included 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.
Every Thursday these will be held at Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG – from 12 noon till 4pm.
More details can be found on their website here.

Army Recruitment Roadshow
2019-08-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Whittington Barracks
Head along to engage with representatives from the British Army and find out about current Apprenticeships, and understand the wider spectrum of careers choices and roles available.
You will be able to get hands on with their kit, take part in interactive sessions and meet serving soldiers from the Infantry, Royal Signals, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Army Medical Services, Royal Armoured Corps, Royal Yeomanry and Outreach teams.
More details can be found here.

Meet the Marines
2019-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | 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 this is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have and to make your first step to achieving the coveted Green Beret.
For more information and to book click here.

Army Engagement Group Coventry
2019-09-12 18:30 - 21:00
Join the Army Engagement Group’s (AEG) last event for the 2019 in Coventry. Hear updates about the Army both nationally and locally and find out more about their current capabilities, with the chance to pose questions to members of the AEG team. There will be a short reception prior to the briefing and refreshments are provided.
An invitation only event – if you are interested in attending please contact a member of our Employer Engagement team on 0121 274 2227 or 0121 274 2228.

2497 (Cosford) Squadron Air Training Corps open evening
2019-09-13 19:15 - 20:45
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? If you are aged between 12 and 20 years you could be the next new potential cadet to join 2497 (Cosford) Squadron Air Training Corps.
Head along to their open evening to meet the cadets, learn about the activities they take part in and see what fun you could soon be having yourself!
Please register your interest in attending here: http://2497.sqn.ac/joinus

216 (Redditch) Squadron Air Training Corps open evening
2019-09-16 19:30 - 21:00
216 (Redditch) Squadron Air Training Corps are holding an open evening to welcome potential cadets and their parents and explain more about the Squadron and the Air Cadets. They will run demonstrations of some of the activities their cadets undertake and you’ll have a chance to ask the staff and cadets more about the Squadron.
More details can be found here.

Autumn Briefing
2019-09-19
West Midland RFCA will be holding it’s first Autumn Briefing of 2019 at the RAF Cosford Museum. This will be an afternoon event, with times to be confirmed.
We will be showcasing the local Reserve and Cadet units within our region.
Attendance must be confirmed in advance, so if you are interested in attending please contact the Jacqui Taylor on wm-comms@rfca.mod.uk or 0121 274 2229.

HMS Forward receive freedom of the City of Wolverhampton
2019-09-28
HMS Forward will be receiving the freedom of the city of Wolverhampton.
The Freedom of the City is an honour reserved for military units, and as such, the Ship’s Company of Birmingham’s Royal Naval Reserve Unit will be parading the Queen’s Colour through the streets of Wolverhampton. The event will also feature a Guard and the Band of the Royal Marines.

Shropshire Army Cadet Force Information Event - Ludlow
2019-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Castle Square, Ludlow
Shropshire Army Cadet Force are hosting a recruitment and information event for members of the public to find out more about joining the cadets.
There’s also the chance to find out more about volunteering opportunities on offer as an Adult Volunteer. They will be supported by D Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry and the Army Careers Office who will be on hand to showcase the fantastic roles available with the Army Reserve and Regular Army.
Pop along and see them in Castle Square in Ludlow and see if this could be your next adventure!

Women in Business event
2019-10-25 12:00 - 15:00
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce will be hosting one of their Women in Business events on 25th October, featuring a guest speaker from the Royal Navy.
Timings TBC – more details can be found on their website here.

Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Awards
2019-10-31
West Midland RFCA will be holding its Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Awards ceremony again at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Attendance at the event will be by invitation only, but we do hold a a memorial service at the Armed Forces Memorial after our luncheon which anyone is welcome to join. We will confirm details of times closer to the event.

Birmingham Poppy Day
2019-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Birmingham city centre
Birmingham city centre will mark the launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal with a special Poppy Day on the 5th November.
Volunteers including members of the Royal British Legion, veterans, service personnel, businesses and members of the public will be out in and around the city centre to raise funds for towards the appeal.
You can find out more about the day here.

Stoke City Football Club and Landau Ltd Business Networking Event
2019-11-06 13:00 - 17:00
Stoke City Football Club are hosting a special event with Landau Ltd to raise awareness of the Armed Forces, provide guests with an insight into the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme and provide an ideal business networking opportunity.
Members of our Employer Engagement team and representatives from the Armed Forces will be in attendance to meet with guests and provide information to any interested organisations who would like to find out more about how partnering with Defence can benefit their business.
An invitation only event – please contact a member of our Employer Engagement team on 0121 274 2227 or 0121 274 2228 if you are interested in finding out about similar events, or would like to find out more.
Timings TBC.

Shropshire Army Cadet Force Information Event - Oswestry
2019-11-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Festival Square, Oswestry
Shropshire Army Cadet Force are hosting a recruitment and information event for members of the public to find out more about joining the cadets.
There’s also the chance to find out more about volunteering opportunities on offer as an Adult Volunteer. They will be supported by D Squadron of The Royal Yeomanry and the Army Careers Office who will be on hand to showcase the fantastic roles available with the Army Reserve and Regular Army.
Pop along and see them in Festival Square in Oswestry and see if this could be your next adventure!

National Memorial Arboretum - Remembrance Sunday
2019-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7AR
The National Memorial Arboretum will be holding it’s annual outdoor Remembrance Sunday Service at the base of the Armed Forces Memorial.
More information about the event can be found here.

Remembrance Sunday Services
2019-11-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Various
There will be a number of Remembrance Services taking place across the region to mark Remembrance Sunday. Services will be taking place in:

Birmingham
Coventry
Dudley
Shirley
Solihull
Stourbridge
Walsall
Wolverhampton

You can find out more information about these events via each council’s website.

Remembrance Sunday
2019-11-10 11:00 - 12:30
At 11am the nation will commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts, as well as those from other countries who have served and sacrificed their lives.

Employer Engagement Event with 214 Battery Royal Artillery
2019-11-18 08:00 - 22:30
Members of our Employer Engagement team will be hosting a joint event with 214 Battery, part of 104 Regiment Royal Artillery, at their Army Reserve Centre in Worcester to inform businesses, organisations and community leaders about the benefits of supporting the Armed Forces community.
An excellent chance to find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme, network with other employers and meet your local Army Reserve unit!
To find out more about the event or how to attend, please contact our Employer Engagement team on 0121 274 2227 or 0121 274 2228.
Timings TBC.

Autumn Briefing
2019-11-20
West Midland RFCA will be holding it’s second Autumn Briefing at the Army Reserve Centre in Worcester. This will be an evening event, with times to be confirmed.
We will be showcasing the local Reserve and Cadet units within our region.
Attendance must be confirmed in advance, so if you are interested in attending please contact the Head of Communications, Jacqui Taylor, on wm-comms@rfca.mod.uk or 0121 274 2229.

Diwali Networking Event
2019-11-20 18:00 - 21:30
Members of our Association will be in attendance at the Asian Business Chambers of Commerce’s Diwali networking event to meet with new contacts, develop existing connections and celebrate the Festival of Lights.
To find out more about the event and how to attend please visit their website here.

Birmingham International Tattoo 2019
2019-11-23 18:00 - 2019-11-24 18:00 | Arena Birmingham
Birmingham International Tattoo, with over 1,200 performers, is returning to Arena Birmingham bringing together marching bands, exciting displays and culminating in the spectacular Grand Finale featuring all the performers in a spectacle of pomp and pageantry.
Led by the world-famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, international marching bands from France, Poland and the Netherlands will join our own British bands in a three-hour spectacle for all the family.
Joining for the first time from the USA, will be the Kilgore College Rangerettes from Texas, who are the world’s best-known collegiate drill team. Also sharing the arena with the musicians during the three-hour family event will be a range of spectacular displays including Royal Air Force Cosford Queen’s Colour, the RNRMC Field Gun Competition, the United Kingdom Disco Display Team, guest vocal soloists and the Parade of Massed Standards.
More details can be found here.

Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards
2019-12-07 18:00 - 23:30
Members of our Association and Armed Forces representatives are delighted to be present at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards event for a further year. An excellent opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesses across Greater Birmingham.
Find out more about the Awards event via their website here.

Northfield Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast
2019-12-14 09:30 - 11:30 | 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.
