Events

Every year, over 14,000 individuals leave the Armed Forces. They are of widely different ages, have a range of qualifications and experience and offer a rich source of talent. Everyone who leaves will have different personal circumstances and aspirations, but the adjustment from the military environment to the civilian world is an issue common to all. Veterans and service leavers are a highly...

Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the regular military. The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and are key to protecting the nation’s security at home...

Armed Forces Week celebrations begin on Monday 21st June when the Armed Forces Day flag is traditionally raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country. The National Event in 2021 was meant to be held in Scarborough, but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic this has been postponed until 2022. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men...

One of West Midland RFCA's supportive employers, NMITE, is again holding their Military to Business Showcase, sponsored by Kinetic6. The aim of the event is to promote: - Support available to Veteran community, Military leavers, spouses and children. - Showcase successful businesses set up by Veterans - Showcase career pathways available in local businesses to Military leavers - Networking Representatives from West Midland...

Landau Ltd are launching a new Remembrance Garden Project in Stoke-on-Trent, and are inviting veterans and their families to be part of the creation process.  Join them from 10am on the 21st August to help shape the development of the garden. More details can be found on the flyer below:  

Do you know any young people in or around the Stourbridge area, who may like to join the Royal Air Force Air Cadets?   451 Stourbridge Squadron Air Training Corps are holding an open evening on the 23rd August - an ideal chance see the unit, meet current cadets, staff and parents, and have a taster of the activities they take part in!...

West Midland RFCA are pleased to be sponsoring The DRIVE Initiative. A unique event for schools and colleges designed to develop confidence, demonstrate practical use of STEM and to highlight the opportunities that are available across the military and Blue Light Services for a diverse range of talents and backgrounds. Event dates and times 17th September 2021 from 10:00 to 16:00 18th September...

Join us as part of the Black Country Business Festival to discover all you need to know about the Armed Forces Covenant, the role of the Armed Forces Reserves, and how their skills and qualifications can be transferred into your business. With the Reserve Forces making up nearly one third of the UK's Armed Forces, they receive the same world-class training as their...

Stepway are holding a free veteran community day at Millennium Point in Birmingham on 15th October. Over 50 organisations will be attending to highlight the services, job opportunities and support that they can offer the veteran community. An ideal event for any veterans in our local region who may be seeking advice, or are interested in finding out what resources could be available...

Join our Armed Forces Covenant Business Breakfast hosted in partnership with Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council. We will introduce the Armed Forces Covenant and its support activity throughout the county, and you can also learn more about Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Awards which recognise the support that organisations provide to the wider Armed Forces community, both in your workplace and...