Events

There will be a number of Remembrance Services taking place across the region to mark Remembrance Sunday.  Services will be taking place in: Birmingham Coventry Dudley Shirley Solihull Stourbridge Walsall Wolverhampton You can find out more information about these events via each council's website.

At 11am the nation will commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts, as well as those from other countries who have served and sacrificed their lives.

Members of our Employer Engagement team will be hosting a joint event with 214 Battery, part of 104 Regiment Royal Artillery, at their Army Reserve Centre in Worcester to inform businesses, organisations and community leaders about the benefits of supporting the Armed Forces community. An excellent chance to find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme, network with other...

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...

West Midland RFCA will be holding it's second Autumn Briefing at the Army Reserve Centre in Worcester. This will be an evening 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 Head of Communications, Jacqui Taylor, on...

Members of our Association will be in attendance at the Asian Business Chambers of Commerce's Diwali networking event to meet with new contacts, develop existing connections and celebrate the Festival of Lights. To find out more about the event and how to attend please visit their website here.

Birmingham International Tattoo, with over 1,200 performers, is returning to Arena Birmingham bringing together marching bands, exciting displays and culminating in the spectacular Grand Finale featuring all the performers in a spectacle of pomp and pageantry. Led by the world-famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, international marching bands from France, Poland and the Netherlands will join our own British bands in a...

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...

Members of our Association and Armed Forces representatives are delighted to be present at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards event for a further year.  An excellent opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesses across Greater Birmingham. Find out more about the Awards event via their website here.

A new Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club has started in Northfield in Birmingham. The club is open to serving personnel, both Regular and Reserve, and veterans across the three services - pop along and join them! The  breakfast club will  run on the second Saturday of each month. Please contact Captain Alan O’Brien on 07817425519 or email obrienA946@gmail.com for further details.