Events

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 wm-comms@rfca.mod.uk 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.

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...

Birmingham city centre will mark the launch of this year's Poppy Appeal with a special Poppy Day on the 5th November. Volunteers including members of the Royal British Legion, veterans, service personnel, businesses and members of the public will be out in and around the city centre to raise funds for towards the appeal. You can find out more about the day here.