West Midland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association

Coventry Armed Forces Day Event
2019-06-29 12:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
To mark Armed Forces Day, the Chase Jazzmen will be playing at Coventry’s newly created Peace Orchard as part of the Coventry’s summer Bands in the Park programme. The Peace Orchard is the brainchild of 96 year-old Coventry D-Day veteran, Dennis Davison, and has been created by local school children and local residents as a permanent legacy to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Native apple trees, fruit hedges and wildflowers have been planted and seating and signs designed by local schools. Visitors will be able to access on-site and digital information about the story of the Normandy Campaign, Coventry’s role as the city of peace and reconciliation, and how to manage a native apple orchard.
The Peace Orchard is a beautiful natural setting to enjoy music with an Armed Forces theme to mark Armed Forces Day. The event is also being promoted as part of Coventry’s Positive Images Festival. More details here.

Wolverhampton Armed Forces Day Celebration
2019-06-29 12:00 - 17:00
Join Wolverhampton Council for a celebration in West Park on Saturday 29th June. There will be something for everyone as they kick off with a parade featuring local serving personnel at 12pm led by RAF Cosford Voluntary Band.
This family-fun event will host a fun fair, food, bars as well as exciting and interactive activities for all to enjoy. See performances from The Bluebird Belles, Joe James Thomas as George Formby, The Miss Fortunes and much more! Other highlights include energetic demonstrations from the city’s cadet groups and military forces and a chance to meet and chat with our local forces.
The outdoor, free event promises to be a fantastic celebration and an opportunity to say thank you for all our armed forces do for our city and the country! Details here.

Malvern Armed Forces Day Gala
2019-06-29 11:00 - 18:00
Malvern Armed Forces Day will include a military parade, retro music performances, historical reenactments, food and drink stalls, and a general celebration of our past and present Armed Forces.
For more information visit the Armed Forces Day website’s events page here.

Oldbury Army Reserve Centre Open Day
2019-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Oldbury Army Reserve Centre, Gundolph House, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 8DH
Oldbury Army Reserve Centre (ARC) are holding an open day on Armed Forces Day this year.
You will be able to find out more about what 225 Field Squadron do during their training and see some of the equipment they use.

Warwick Armed Forces Community Fun Day
2019-06-29 11:00 - 15:00
The whole community will get the chance in celebrating our armed forces by participating in the Warwick District Armed Forces Community Fun Day.
The activities at the event will include a climbing wall, World War II, Cookery demonstration, a bouncy castle, a display of bomb disposal equipment by Kineton Station, music by Regimental Band, Craft stalls and a range of military and cadet information stalls. More details here.

West Bromwich Armed Forces Day Event
2019-06-29 11:00 - 14:00
A public celebration event for our Armed Forces, with a parade carried out by current serving personnel and veterans followed by a fun day with entertainment and stalls.
Parade starts at 11:00am in Dartmouth Park. Details here.

Coventry Armed Forces Day Celebration
2019-06-29 10:00 - 22:00
A special Armed Forces Day is taking place in Coventry to celebrate the Armed Forces and its diversity.
Attendees can relax and enjoy games, music, picnics and a BBQ, and also watch the parade of veterans, cadets and serving personnel.
To find out more view the event page here.

Herefordshire Armed Forces Day Celebration
2019-06-29 10:00 - 17:00
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.
