West Midland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association

Herefordshire Armed Forces Day Celebration
2019-06-29 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Armed Forces Day will be celebrated in High Town, Hereford, from 10.00am.
There will be displays and information from local charities of their work in support of the military, both serving and veterans. The day will culminate with The Rifles exercising their Freedom of Hereford. Details TBC.

Nuneaton’s Armed Forces Day & Family Gala Event
2019-06-29 10:00 - 16:00
Nuneaton’s Armed Forces Day & Family Gala 2019 Event is hosted again by The Veterans Contact Point and follows the successful format used for several years but with a new venue nearer to the town centre.
This year they are planning AFD 2019 to follow a “Party in the Park” theme with music provided by local bands, market stalls/traders, amusements & rides for all the family.
The event is free and open to all, the day is for all people of Nuneaton/North Warwickshire and our Armed Forces Community to come together, showing mutual support and acknowledging the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community across Warwickshire: from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. More details here.

Armed Forces Weekend at the National Memorial Arboretum
2019-06-29 09:00 - 2019-06-30 17:00
Show your support for our country’s Armed Forces during Armed Forces Weekend at the Arboretum.
Join them at this celebratory event to recognise the service and work of our Armed Forces. With fun activities and entertainment soon to be announced for both days, this is always a fun weekend for the whole family.
For more information please visit their website here: http://www.thenma.org.uk/events-at-the-arboretum/forthcoming-events/armed-forces-weekend/

Weoley Castle Armed Forces Day Event
2019-06-29 09:00 - 17:00
Weoley Castle in Birmingham will be holding a special Armed Forces Day celebration. There will be a forming up Parade consisting of Veterans, Reserve Units, Cadet Units and a Cadet County Band on Weoley Castle Square, where the Parade will march down to the Weoley Castle Pub. There will be speeches from the Lord Mayor and Local Priest and Local Councillor.
As well as the parade there will be music and entertainment, food stalls recruiting stands, military memorabilia, entertainment and food/drink stands.
Visit the event’s Facebook page for more details here.

Armed Forces Day
2019-06-29

Moorfield Hall Armed Forces Celebration Event
2019-06-27 11:00 - 14:00
Moorfield Hall in Birmingham will be holding an Armed Forces celebration day on Thursday 27th June.
They will be bringing together the different generations from the local area with local school/nursery children, the over 50s wellbeing service and local residents from the community.
Children will be dressing up and providing art work to display throughout the centre. A specialist with war memorabilia will be on hand to educate/involve and inform regarding the displayed items used at that time. Music and entertainment will be arranged along with refreshments.
To find out more visit their website here.

Film Screening: They Shall Not Grow Old
2019-06-26 18:30 - 22:00
The Courtyard in Hereford are screening ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ in support of Armed Forces Week.
There will be a pre-film lecture by Professor Gary Sheffield on ‘Warriors for the Working Day: British Army Officers in the Two World Wars’. Lecture starts at 6:30pm.
On the centenary of the end of First World War, Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) presents the new work showing the Great War as you have never seen it. This unique film brings into high definition the human face of the First World War.
For more information visit their website here.

Reserves Day Business Breakfast
2019-06-26 07:30 - 09:30 | Army Reserve Centre West Bromwich, Normandy House, Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LP, United Kingdom
West Midland RFCA’s Employer Engagement team in conjunction with Black Country Chamber of Commerce are hosting a business breakfast at the Army Reserve Centre in West Bromwich on Reserves Day 2019. If you would like to register your interest please contact the Employer Engagement on wm-eeao1@rfca.mod.uk or 0121 274 2228.

Reserves Day
2019-06-26

Film screening: All My Life’s Buried Here – The Story of George Butterworth
2019-06-25 18:30 - 21:30
The Courtyard in Hereford are screening a special film in support of Armed Forces Week. Titled ‘All My Life’s Buried Here – The Story of George Butterworth’ there will also be a pre-film lecture by Professor Mark Webber (University of Birmingham) on current issues in NATO entitled “What’s wrong with NATO and how to fix it”. Lecture starts at 6.30pm.
The film will look at the story of George Butterworth from childhood to his final hours in the trenches. More details about the film can be found here.

Armed Forces Covenant Training Workshop
2019-06-24 12:30 - 16:30 | Aston Villa Football Club
11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade (Army West Midlands) are running an Armed Forces Covenant Training workshop for local authorities, in partnership with Forces Connect.
The free training workshop will equip service providers to better understand the needs of the Armed Forces personnel, their families and veterans and enable the right support to be delivered from the right services. It is essential guidance for Armed Forces Covenant partners.
The training will take place at Aston Villa Football Club on the 24th June 2019 from 12:30 – 16:15
Please book onto this workshop via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forces-connect-workshop-west-midlands-tickets-62842368215
For further information or queries please contact Sheila Stephenson 01952 674437 or Hannah Jones 01952 672710
Email: 11SIGX-HQ-G9-MCI@MOD.GOV.UK

Herefordshire Armed Forces Flag Raising
2019-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
On Monday 24 June, Herefordshire Council will host a Flag Raising Ceremony in High Town at 11.00am to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
This will include speeches and performances by local schools.

Wolverhampton Armed Forces Day Flag Raising
2019-06-24 10:30 - 11:30
Armed Forces Week will start in Wolverhampton as they proudly raise the Armed Forces Day flag with a special ceremony from 11am at the flagpole in St Peter’s Square.
Join the Mayor of Wolverhampton and representatives of the British Armed Forces, veterans, cadets and members of the public as we begin the week thanking military personnel for their service to our city and the country.

Kidderminster Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony
2019-06-24 10:00 - 11:30
Head along and show your support and honour our Armed Forces. A flag Flying ceremony will take place outside Kidderminster Town Hall on Monday 24th June from 10am.
A small parade with standards and members of the Armed Forces will take place at 10.10am and they will gather for the ceremony at 10.15am outside Kidderminster Town Hall.

Armed Forces Week
2019-06-24 - 2019-06-30

Bravo 22 Company Performance
2019-06-12 08:00 - 2019-06-15 17:00
Bravo 22 Company are hosting a new theatre project in conjunction with the Birmingham Hippodrome and The Drive Project.
The project is open wounded injured or sick service personnel, veterans, Reservists and their families to take part from February – June.
Starting with informal ‘drop in sessions’ to meet the team you will then take part in a number of rehearsals. Following this you will then become part of four fantastic performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
If you would like to take part or find out more, please contact Sue at The Drive Project via: sue@thedriveproject.co.uk
An excellent opportunity so make sure you don’t miss out!

Meet the Marines
2019-06-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-05-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2019-04-02 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.

Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo
2019-05-11 17:30 - 23:30 | King’s Hall, Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1JH, United Kingdom

West Midland RFCA AGM
2019-05-08 10:00 - 14:30
West Midlands RFCA Annual General Meeting
By invitation only.

West Midland RFCA's AGM
2019-03-27 08:00 - 17:00
Attendance at the event is by invitation only and all invitations went out in the post in early March.

Shrewsbury Town Football Club Military Match Day & Armed Forces Fan Park
2019-03-23 13:00 - 17:30 | Montgomery Waters Meadow
Shrewsbury Town Football Club are hosting a special military match day at their fixture against Portsmouth Football Club.
As part of their match day the club are offering free tickets to the match for Forces personnel and their families, including MOD staff.
The club will also be holding a Fan Park area outside the grounds at Montgomery Waters Meadow from 13:00 onwards. Here there will be lots of free activities for families such as a climbing wall, static helicopter display, military displays and a fantastic performance from a local cadet band. And more!
To get your free tickets for the military match day please contact your local HIVE. All tickets will need to be collected on the day from the Fan Park.

Birmingham (North) Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
2019-03-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Scott Arms, Newtown Road, Great Barr, B34 6BN, United Kingdom
Birmingham North Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club are holding their new breakfast club at the Scott Arms in Great Barr, Birmingham. The club will run every third Saturday of the month starting from 16th February 2019.
The club are a group of veterans & serving members of the Armed Forces. Similarly to other Veteran’s Breakfast Clubs, around the country & overseas, their ethos is mutual support. They meet for breakfast, exchange stories and some good old military banter.
The club also meet socially at Regimental/Association Dinners, nights out, BBQ’s, parties, family occasions, Summer Balls and Christmas parties. There’s also the chance to network among wider circles with the variety of trades they all now work in.
To find out more visit their website here.

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce's Trade Local Business Expo
2019-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ
West Midland RFCA are delighted to have a stand at this year’s Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Trade Local Business Expo.
Our Employer Engagement team will be there throughout the day to explain how your businesses or organisation can work in partnership with Defence to support the Armed Forces community.
You can also find out more about the transferable skill sets that veterans, Reservists and cadets can bring to your workforce.
Did you know that Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers also gain trade skills and qualifications in their spare time? As well as vital skills in leadership, communication and teamwork. All qualities which are important in both the workplace and your personal life!
Where to find us:
We’ll be located at stand number 17 in Hall 3, NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ from 10:00 – 15:00. Make sure you pop by and say hello!
For more information about the event visit the Chamber’s website here.

Hereford Armed Forces Covenant Networking Breakfast
2019-03-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Suvla Barracks, Harold Street, Hereford, HR1 2QX, United Kingdom
Are you interested in hearing more about the Armed Forces Covenant?
West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association in Collaboration with the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, and the 8th Battalion The Rifles invite you to attend the Herefordshire Bugle Breakfast, an Armed Forces Covenant Networking Event.
The Aim of this event is to highlight the benefits to businesses of employing Veterans, Reservists and other members of the Armed Forces Community to raise awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant in the region. We are keen to forge enduring links with businesses throughout the counties of both Herefordshire and Worcestershire for mutual benefit.

To book your free place visit the website detailed below to register.

West Midlands Women's Voice - International Women's Day Events
2019-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | The Custard Factory, Birmingham
West Midlands Women’s Voice are presenting their event ‘In Conversation with Dr Helen Pankhurst’ for International Women’s Day.
The event will host a number of speakers and panels which will allow the audience to explore sport, arts and culture through the voice and eyes of women.
Members of the uniform services (including the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) will host a special panel from 10:00 – 10:35 to explore the challenging roles for women in the uniform services and delivering better outcomes.
To find out more or book your free ticket please visit the event website here.

Meet the Marines
2019-03-05 19:30 - 22:00

Naval Reserve Experience - Birmingham
2019-03-05 19:00 - 21:30 | HMS Forward, Birmingham
Want to keep fit, make new friends and travel the world in your spare time? Get a taste of life as a reservistat our free Royal Naval Reserve Experience on 5 March 2019. 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 Naval Reserve, you’ll get the chance to:
– Handle the latest operational weapons
– A presentation on the Royal Naval Reserve including a tour of the facilities
– Hone your skills with some challenging leadership tasks
– Introduction to the communications branch
The unit bar will be open for a short period after the event. This will be a great opportunity to mingle with both Regular and Reserve members of the Royal Navy and get the inside story on Service life.
To find out more and register please click here.

Birmingham (North) Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
2019-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Scott Arms, Newtown Road, Great Barr, B34 6BN, United Kingdom
Birmingham North Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club are launching a new breakfast club at the Scott Arms in Great Barr, Birmingham. The club will run every third Saturday of the month starting from 16th February 2019.
The club are a group of veterans & serving members of the Armed Forces. Similarly to other Veteran’s Breakfast Clubs, around the country & overseas, their ethos is mutual support. They meet for breakfast, exchange stories and some good old military banter.
The club also meet socially at Regimental/Association Dinners, nights out, BBQ’s, parties, family occasions, Summer Balls and Christmas parties. There’s also the chance to network among wider circles with the variety of trades they all now work in.
To find out more visit their website here.
