Events

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...

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 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...

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.

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 [email protected] or 0121...

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 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...

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...

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.

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.