West Midland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association

Stourport-on-Severn Flag Flying Ceremony
2018-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | 9 Lichfield Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9EU
Wyre Forest District Council have organised a Flag Flying Ceremony on Monday 25th June at 10am, raising the flag at 10.30am including a parade by Veterans and a local school performing following the ceremony.

Armed Forces Week
2018-06-25 - 2018-07-01
Armed Forces week offers members of the public, employers, councils and more, the chance to show their support for our Armed Forces.
Armed Forces week also includes Reserves Day on 27th June and Armed Forces Day on 30th June.

Dawley Bank WW1 Centenary and Armed Forces Celebration
2018-06-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Dawley Park, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3AL
A celebration in the local park where the entrance gates are a memorial to those that lost their lives in WW1. The event will mark 100 years of WW1 and a celebrate the Armed Forces. Great Dawley Town Council is working in partnership with the Royal British Legion for this event. Armed forces vehicles will be showcased, enactments, cadets parades and Great Dawley Town Council will be giving the Freedom of the Town to the cadets. This event will be for all the community to attend and have fun. There is plenty of car parking and access for disabled visitors.

Exercise Reserve Challenge
2018-06-21 - 2018-06-23
Running in partnership with the Army, Royal Air Force, local businesses and employers from the West Midlands, the exercise focuses on leadership development and confidence training.
Participants will also gain valuable insight into the Reserve Forces and see how the skills you can learn as a Reservist can be utilised in your civilian workplace.
Why not get together a team from your business or organisation and take on this fantastic challenge? A great team-building experience and chance to test your skills in a different environment.
Please contact Lieutenant Colonel Richard Jones on richard.jones492@mod.gov.uk for more details. Please note the venue for this event is TBC.

Three Counties Defence & Security Expo
2018-05-31 07:00 - 16:30 | Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW
West Midland RFCA are sponsoring this event and will also have a stand at the show where we will be able to answer your questions about working with the military.
The Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (#3CDSE) is the region’s leading expo for the defence and security industry.
Following on from the success of the first Herefordshire showcase for the defence and security industries, the event has grown, but maintains its original premise to provide a forum for military, suppliers and security agencies to identify common interests, solutions and opportunities.
The event is unique amongst defence and security expos, in that it offers business to business networking with key decision-makers. It includes a day-long programme of expert speakers and workshops and a major exhibition.

Exercise Reserve Challenge
2018-05-17 - 2018-05-19 | Nesscliffe Camp, Shrewsbury, SY4 1BH, United Kingdom
Running in partnership with the Army, Royal Air Force, local businesses and employers from the West Midlands, the exercise focuses on leadership development and confidence training.
Participants will also gain valuable insight into the Reserve Forces and see how the skills you can learn as a Reservist can be utilised in your civilian workplace.
Why not get together a team from your business or organisation and take on this fantastic challenge? A great team-building experience and chance to test your skills in a different environment.
Please contact Lieutenant Colonel Richard Jones on richard.jones492@mod.gov.uk for more details.

Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo
2018-05-05 17:30 - 22:00 | Kings Hall, Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1JH
The annual Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo will be held this year at the King’s Hall in Stoke-on-Trent, in support of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
The Tattoo is a ceremonial showcase for the British Army, with representation by Regulars, Reserves and the Army Cadet Force. Subject to confirmation, the 2018 Tattoo will feature The Band of The Mercian Regiment, Pipes & Drums of the Scots Guards Association (Manchester), Massed Grenadier Corps of Drums of Staffordshire ACF and The Bligny Band of Shropshire ACF, plus supporting performances.
Tickets can be purchased from Music Mania in Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley 01782 206000.
VIP packages also available by calling 01952 674323. View the event poster here.

Jobs and Careers Fair
2017-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Carters Green Army Reserve Centre, United Kingdom
The Job Centre Plus are hosting a jobs and careers fair in conjunction with 237 Supply Squadron, 159 Regiment Royal Logistics Corps at their Army Reserve Centre in Carters Green, West Bromwich. A host of military representatives, local and national employers and training providers will be on hand to showcase potential employment and training opportunities on offer.
Job seekers and those looking for a change in career are invited to attend – pop along from 10:00 – 15:00 and see where your next career might take you!
