Shropshire: Free Yoga Classes with Cheryl - Armed Forces, Emergency Service or immediate family member of someone who has served

Donnington sessions until 14 December

Dawley sessions until 16 December

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Shropshire: Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Community Outreach Events - November 2026

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Barry: Remembrance Day Services - Sun 8th Nov 26 at King's Square, Barry

Remembrance Day Services - Sunday, 8 November 2026

All Barry residents and visitors are invited to:

Follow the Remembrance Parade. Please meet at 10am - King Square to register or pre-register via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barrytowncouncil. Barry march steps off at 10:25am

Remembrance outdoor service begins at 10.45am outside the Memo Arts Centre at the Cenotaph.

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Barry: Veterans Christmas Day Invitation - Barry Athletic Football Club

Hwb For Heroes - Health Hwb:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT — NO VETERAN ALONE THIS CHRISTMAS 

Nobody should have to spend Christmas Day alone. This year, Hwb for Heroes will once again be bringing veterans together for a free Christmas dinner, good company, activities and plenty of laughs. 

If you’re a veteran facing Christmas on your own, there’s a place for you with us. Come along, pull up a chair and spend the day around people who understand. You’re part of our family.

Barry Athletic Football Club
Christmas Day — 25 December 2026
11am–4pm
Wheelchair access available at the venue
Completely free of charge

Contact to book your place:

07488 57 1666
hwbforheroes@gmail.com

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Haverfordwest: Friday Breakfast Club on Fridays at the VC Gallery, Haverfordwest

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Brecon: Poppy Appeal on Sat 7th Nov at Bethel Square, Brecon

Brecon Town Council:

Support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, this Saturday, at Bethel Square. 9am - 1pm

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Quest Magazine: November Issue Out Now

 

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please go to: Quest Magazine - Armed Forces Resettlement since 1999

Blackpool: Remembrance Service at the War Memorial on the Promenade - Sunday 8th Nov 26

Blackpool Remembrance Sunday Service – Sunday 8 November 2026

Blackpool will pay its respects at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Sunday 8th November, held at the War Memorial on the Promenade.

The service will begin at 10.55am, featuring the two minutes’ silence, a service of remembrance, and a wreath-laying ceremony in memory of those who gave their lives in service of their country, followed by a short parade at approximately 11.45am.
Attendance Information

Entry into the War Memorial arena and seating area is for invited and pre-registered guests only.

Public viewing will be available around the perimeter of the arena on a standing-only basis.

Members of the public who wish to lay a personal wreath may do so after the service has concluded.

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Fylde Council: Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2026

Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2026

Residents throughout the borough are warmly invited to join commemorations on Sunday 8 November as communities come together to honour those who have defended our freedoms. These services will offer everyone the opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by our armed forces, both past and present.

Services are always well attended and will take place as follows:

St Annes: Assemble at the Town Hall at 10:25am. The parade will proceed to the memorial in Ashton Gardens at 10:38am, led by the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde. Please note that as Garden Street is currently closed, the procession will return by the reverse route forming up on the main path out of Ashton Gardens.

Lytham: Gather at the Assembly Rooms at 10:30am, with the procession departing at 10:45am. The civic party will be led by the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress.

Kirkham: Assemble on Orders Lane at 1:30pm and move off at 1:45pm. The Remembrance service will commence at the Cenotaph at 2:00pm, followed by refreshments at the Community Centre at approximately 2:45pm. Please note that after the service the procession back to the Community Centre will be in the same order and will return up Church Street, Poulton Street and through the passageway near Kirkham Bierhaus. It will not return up Barnfield as in previous years.

Wesham: Assemble at the War Memorial at 10:20am. The procession will move off at 10:40am. Following the service at the War Memorial, the Mayor and guests will make their way to the Community Centre on Church Road for refreshments.

Armistice Day Arrangements

The commemorations continue on Wednesday 11 November with a two-minute silence marking Armistice Day. The Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde will attend at Ashton Gardens, the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Fylde at Lytham Cenotaph and Councillor Frank Andrews, Fylde’s Armed Forces Representative, along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kirkham at Kirkham Cenotaph, ensuring every community can mark this significant moment together.

Councillor Richard Redcliffe, Mayor of Fylde, said: “It’s a privilege to stand alongside our community as we honour those who gave so much for our freedom. These services offer a vital moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces, and I’d encourage everyone across Fylde to take part, whether at a service or through the two-minute silence, to ensure they are never forgotten.”

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Preston: Remembrance Parade - Sunday 8th November 26 - 1100hrs

Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Please join the Right Worshipful Mayor of Preston, veterans, Armed Forces and others, in gathering around the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

Sunday 8th November 2026

1100hrs - 1300hrs 

Flag Market - Preston 

A parade of armed forces members both current and veterans, cadets, dignitaries and others will walk around the city centre, ending at the Flag Market.

At the end of Sunday's service, there will be an opportunity for the public to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.

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St Athan: Remembrance Sunday on Sun 8th Nov 26 at St Tathan Church, St Athan

Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8 November 2026 

Everyone is welcome to join us as we remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.

🕙 10.00am – Service at St Tathan Church
🕥 10.50am – Service at the War Memorial

Afterwards, please join us at the Paul Lewis Community Centre (PLCC) for refreshments.

If you would like to lay a wreath, please email: clerk@stathancommunitycouncil.gov.uk

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Hereford: Remembrance at Hereford Cathedral on Tue 11th Nov 26

Hereford Cathedral School: 

Join us for an evening of Words & Music for Remembrance at Hereford Cathedral.

📆 Tuesday 11 November, 7pm

The evening will be a poignant tribute to the fallen, with readings and a moving programme of music from the choirs of Hereford Cathedral School pupils.

Free entry, with a retiring collection in aid of the Royal British Legion.

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Building Heroes: Military Spouse to Business Owner: Wendy’s Building Heroes Story

Military Spouse to Business Owner: Wendy’s Building Heroes Story

Training helped military spouse Wendy Bannister and her husband start a property maintenance business.

Wendy had no idea that funded training could be available to her as a military spouse. Her husband Brian, a former Royal Marine WO2, had been retired for 18 years when she shared her story.

After discovering Building Heroes, Wendy and Brian applied for Construction Skills and Retrofit/EPC Assessor courses. For Wendy, the knowledge and qualifications gained provided a route into a new working chapter alongside her husband.

They went on to start a property maintenance company. Wendy explained that, although she did not continue with retrofit work, she regularly uses her EPC Assessor qualification as an additional service alongside their property maintenance work. The business has also enabled them to offer part-time casual work to their daughter while she studies at university.

“None of this would have been possible without the assistance of Building Heroes and the training that they provided. We are incredibly grateful.”

Wendy’s experience shows that Building Heroes opportunities extend to military spouses, including those whose partners left Service years ago. If you are a spouse or partner considering a new direction, explore the training available and find out whether a programme could support your next step.

Building Heroes supports Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and immediate military family members to explore opportunities in construction and the built environment.

To find out more and apply, visit: www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach - November 2026

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St Andrews: The next Armed Forces Veterans breakfast at The Craigtoun Cafe is Sunday 1st November

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The next veterans breakfast at the Craigtoun Cafe, St Andrews is Sunday 1st November.

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Edinburgh: Poppy Cabs 2026 FREE taxis for Veterans on Remembrance Sunday November 8th

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Free taxis for veterans in Edinburgh and surrounding areas on Sunday 8th November.

To book contact 07496238040 or email jonny.bates@ahcdce.com

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Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast Club at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station is on Tuesday 3rd November

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If you are possession of a HM Armed Forces Veterans card, this will help with accessing the domestic site through a local arrangement.

These can be obtained via the link here https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card

Or application forms can be provided by emailing Jeff Watson

Date for diaries: The next breakfast will be Tuesday 1st December

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Edinburgh: NHS Lothian Veterans Mental Health Service Veterans drop in

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 NHS Lothian’s Veterans Mental Health Service is running relaxed, informal drop-ins for veterans at the Hive in Edinburgh.

No appointment, no referral, no pressure. Just pop along.

A Veteran Peer Support Worker will be there to offer practical advice, guidance and signposting to veteran-friendly and third-sector services.

DATES:
-Monday 7 December
-Monday 18 January
-Monday 8 February
-Monday 15 March
TIME: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

LOCATION: The Hive, in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, Edinburgh EH10 5HF

If you’ve served, you’re welcome.

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Chepstow: Armistice Day & Remembrance Day in Chepstow

Chepstow Town Council - Armistice Day 2026 – notice of plans

Armistice Day 2026 is on Wednesday 11th November

A commemoration and 2-minutes silence will be held at the War Memorial, starting at 10.40am.

Remembrance Sunday – 8th November

A Remembrance Sunday Parade, in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, starts at 10.40am at Welsh Street Car Park. A 2-minute silence will be held at 11am by the War Memorial followed by a service at St. Mary’s Church.

Road closures will be in place on Sunday 8th November as follows:

-High Street, Oxford Street, Beaufort Square, Bank Street, Hocker Hill Street - 10am-2pm
-Welsh Street, Moor Street - 10.45-11am
-Upper Church Street, Middle Street - 10.45-11.15am

Please see the Chepstow Town Council website for further information.

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Edinburgh: Veterans Housing Scotland have a new property available in Edinburgh

🏠 New property available on our website, closing date 10th November. 🏠

2-bedroom, unfurnished upper flat located in Edinburgh.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity: https://www.vhscot.org.uk/applicants/properties

Are you a veteran in need of a helping hand with housing, or do you know someone who is? Veterans Housing Scotland is here to help! 

Find out more about how we can help at: https://www.vhscot.org.uk/applicants/process

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