Events

This year's Poppy Ride for the Royal British Legion will start and finish at the Battle Back Centre in Lilleshall, Shropshire. There are three distances you can choose to cycle; 35km, 70km or 136km. The three distance options all wind through the picturesque countryside and provide an opportunity for first time riders and sportive enthusiasts to ride alongside veteran. It really is a...

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...

You are invited to join our Association at a special online event to mark Reserves Day and Armed Forces Day, ahead of Armed Forces Week. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we are unable to host our annual Armed Forces Covenant networking event in person.  But this year we are partnering with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, to hold this event online for the...

Join us in partnership with the Asian Business Chambers of Commerce for a special free webinar to explore the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant represents a promise to those who serve, or who have served, that they shall be treated fairly and face no disadvantage as a result of their service to the nation. Over 5000 organisations have made this public...

The Chamber Military Network is running a free webinar with guest speakers to explore more about the Armed Forces, and how our local Reserves units have stepped up in response to COVID-19 and more. This event is being hosted online on Zoom by Sarah Walker, Project Lead for the Chamber Military Network.  It will  feature a number of guest speakers including the Commanding...

Reserves Day – Wednesday 24th June 2020 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...

The West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadet Association would like to invite you to a free online zoom event to mark Armed Forces & Reserves Day 2020. This webinar is aimed at those who are interested in finding out more about the Royal Navy Reserves, Army Reserves or Royal Air Force Reserves. The Reserve Forces are a vital component of our Armed Forces...

Join the Army Engagement Team for their virtual broadcast which will provide you with greater awareness and understanding of the British Army.  Normally held as a physical event, the team will be taking this event online for the first time in line with social distancing. Their presentation includes information to highlight how the Army serves the UK, as well as current information on...

Armed Forces Day – Saturday 27th June Armed Forces Week celebrations begin on Monday 22nd June when the Armed Forces Day flag is traditionally raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country. The National Event in 2020 was meant to be held in Scarborough, but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic this has been cancelled. Armed Forces Day on is a chance to...

  Armed Forces Covenant Virtual Hub - a chance for members of the Armed Forces Community to get together online. Citizens Advice Telford & The Wrekin are holding weekly virtual hubs for members of the Armed Forces community, serving, veterans or family members, all are welcome. The hubs will take place every Tuesday at 11 am, on Zoom. They have speakers confirmed for...