Events

Celebrate the Roaring West Midlands for International Women’s Day

The Custard Factory Birmingham

Join West Midlands Women's Voice for a day of inspirational discussions, artistic performance and thought-provoking panel debates. From the 1920's to the 2020's West Midlands Women's Voice celebrate the women and men shaping our region. They invite you to join us for a day of inspirational discussions, artistic performance and thought-provoking panel debates. Running from 09:30 to 16:00, the day will be split...

Free

** CANCELLED** Uniformed Services Awareness Day

HMS Forward, Birmingham

Edit: ** CANCELLATION NOTICE - 28/02/20 Please note due to unforeseen circumstances this event is now cancelled **   This Uniformed Services Awareness event has been designed to highlight the range of excellent and diverse career opportunities in your Uniformed Services.  The event will bring together members of your Armed Forces – Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force and your local Emergency...

Sporting Chance Birmingham

Aston Villa Football Club

Sporting Chance are holding weekly sports and social activities for ex-servicemen in Birmingham. The sessions will take place at Aston Villa Football Club on Tuesdays from 11:30 - 13:30, offering a wide range of sporting activities including personalised gym training and group sports.  Attendees of all fitness levels are welcome to attend these friendly sessions where you will have the opportunity to improve...

Sporting Chance Birmingham

Aston Villa Football Club

Sporting Chance are holding weekly sports and social activities for ex-servicemen in Birmingham. The sessions will take place at Aston Villa Football Club on Tuesdays from 11:30 - 13:30, offering a wide range of sporting activities including personalised gym training and group sports.  Attendees of all fitness levels are welcome to attend these friendly sessions where you will have the opportunity to improve...

Meet the Marines – Birmingham

HMS Forward, Birmingham

The 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...

**CANCELLED** – Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo 2020

King's Hall Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

**CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS for 2020** The spectacular Stoke-on-Trent Military Tattoo is back for its annual show this year on Saturday 2nd May 2020. Raising funds for ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the performance is a great family friendly evening and ceremonial showcase for the British Army, featuring all its varied musical traditions, with the Regulars, Reserves and the Army Cadet Force all...

Meet the Marines – Birmingham

HMS Forward, Birmingham

The Royal Marines Reserve Birmingham detachment 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...

Veterans: are you thinking of starting a business?

Zoom

NatWest and West Midland RFCA would like to invite veterans to virtually attend the Natwest accelerator hub and explore if your next career move might be that of running your own business. This free webinar will include a talk from veteran John Loveday of Toppa App and Glider Yachts. Toppa is a business learning app that enables aspiring business learners and employees to...

Introduction to the Armed Forces Covenant

Online Webinar

WM RFCA will be delivering an ‘Introduction to the Armed Forces Covenant’ online presentation on Friday 29th May at 12pm, in partnership with the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity for people new to the Armed Forces Covenant to find out more. Guest speakers will include Major Naveed Muhammad MBE and Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar Chauhan MBE. To register...

Free

Royal British Legion Poppy Ride 2020

Battle Back Centre, Lilleshall

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...