Events

The Army Engagement Group are holding their second 'Meet your Army' event of the year. Held at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury, the evening is open to anyone who would like to come and meet their Army and find out more about their roles. It's an ideal opportunity to chat to them about their career highlights and aspirations, and try out some of...

The West Midlands branch of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity are hosting an evening of music in Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 3rd June. The Band of The Mercian Regiment will be supported by The Corps of Drums from Staffordshire and West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force, and the Pipers of the Scots Guard Association (Manchester). The Concert will take place at The Potteries...

Save the date: Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, and Professor Simon Brake, Chairman West Midlands VAPC, are hosting a veterans fair at Millennium Point on 1st November. More details TBC.

  On 14th February 2024, there is an opportunity to meet members from the Shropshire Yeomanry at their Reserve Centre in Dawley Bank, Telford. You will learn how members of the Armed Forces community can add value to your organisation and how becoming signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant can be of benefit to business. Before joining us in welcoming some new Armed...

Join us for our Regional Briefing, hear updates on your local Reserves and Cadets, and enjoy a great curry cooked by RAF Reservists. There will be presentations to include recent Association activity, a Gold Award employer, and you’ll hear from some of our Reserves and Cadets themselves. Timings: 16:00 - Arrival and welcome drinks 16:30 - Presentations and questions 18:15 - Curry supper...

This year's Annual General Meeting will be held on 13th June 2024 in Worcestershire. Following the AGM business we will host a keynote speaker followed by a panel discussion allowing guests to take part with questions to the panel. A  local Reservist will then conclude the day following the two course lunch. Invitations have been sent out. If you are haven't received an...

NMITE is holding their annual prestigious Military to Business Showcase 2024, sponsored by West Midland RFCA. Samantha Lewis, NMITE Director of People & Operations will be hosting this free event, which will be held on Thursday 20 June 2024, from 10am to 3pm, at our Skylon Campus in Hereford. Over the last five years, NMITE has been working very closely with the military...

There may not be a national Armed Forces Day this year, but this doesn't mean that there won't still be a host of celebrations across the towns and cities in our region. We have pulled together a list of events taking place within our region, that we are aware of. If you know of any other events to add to our list please...

12:00 to 17:00 at Queens Park Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4AU A full military parade and drumhead service, family fun, military vehicles, musical entertainment, funfair, military charity stalls, plus more.

Time to explore your potential! Have you ever wondered if military life could be for you, but you were unsure about taking the next step? The British Army is running two FREE four-day events for the 'Army Experience 24'  in Telford for you to experience Army life and get a taster of what it's all about. If you are aged between 18-49 years...