LGBT+ Armed Forces Cafe in Cornwall

Tuesday 17th February

South West Region

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

12:00-14:00

Exciting news – Veterans Regroup is offering a new LGBT+ Armed Forces Cafe in Cornwall with all veterans, families, serving personnel, RFA and reservists warmly welcomed.

The first meet up will be on Tuesday 20th January 1200 – 1400 at St Gluvias Cricket Club in Penryn, then every third Tuesday of the month. Our VCW for the South West, Ellie, will be attending. We look forward to seeing you there.

Winter Harbour: Wellbeing & PTSD Resolution

Tuesday 17th February

South West Region

LGBT+ Veterans SW: The Winter Harbour – Exploring Wellbeing with Ashley Lamb

Welcome to The Winter Harbour – a space for FWP veterans of the South West (usually known as the Community Cafe!).

As some of you will be aware, we are taking a break from our usual programme. Instead, we are focusing on creating sanctuary and having conversations about our wellbeing in winter.

For this month’s Winter Harbour, we have Ashley Lamb joining us. Ashley is a veteran, therapist and Operations Manager for PTSD Resolution.

She is going to be sharing information about the support available from PTSD Resolution. FWP and PTSD Resolution would like to offer tailored wellbeing sessions for veterans in the South West – we will therefore use this as an opportunity to see what appetite there is for possible sessions in the future.

This event is open to all, but may be of particular interest to those who would like to explore potential support and put a friendly face to a name.

Come with a brew and come as you are!

This event will be an online activity, 18:00-19:30

Defence Garden Scheme Wellbeing Walk

Thursday 19th February

London Region

Join us for a wintry walk with fellow veterans, explore nature and the Heritage and World Trees Trail, while connecting with others.

11:00-12:30 at Victoria Park, Bow, London, E3 5TB

For more information and to register please email Lucy: lucy@defencegardens.org

Defence Garden Scheme Spring Open Day at the Eden Project

Wednesday 25th February

South West Region

Hosted in the Vounder Therapy Garden, this open day is specifically for veterans and recent service leavers to explore the benefits of nature-based therapy.

WRAC Association London Women’s History Walk

Saturday, 7th March

London Region (But open to people from any region)

The walk follows a path from Parliament Square to Bloomsbury tracing lives and history of over 30 women who have influences and shape London History. The walk is 5-6 miles in total but there are plenty of jumping off points along the way if you cant walk that far.

Costs are £20 for the guided tour

Advised to bring waterproofs and warm clothing as you cant trust the British weather.

If interested please send an email to sharon.pickering@fightingwithpride.org.uk

This event is being organised by the WRACA and open to all women no matter what service or location.

Defence Gardens Scheme – Cultivate and Connect Gardening Workshop

Tuesday 10th March (And every second Tuesday of the month)

London Region

The Defence Gardens Scheme is offering Cultivate and Connect Gardening Workshops to the Armed Forces Community in London.

Please join us for a seasonal gardening workshop in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, packed lunch will be provided.

10:30-14:30

For more information please email: veteransoutreach@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

WRAC Association Lionesses Birmingham 10k Fundraiser

Sunday, 3rd May

Midlands Region

The amazing WRAC Lionesses Fundraising Team – led by Wendy Hooton – have organised a Birmingham 10K to raise money for: Women’s Royal Army Corps Association #WRACA and Fighting With Pride (FWP)

Both charities support women and LGBT+ veterans, including those most impacted by the pre‑2000 ban on LGBT+ service.
Sharon Pickering, our Midlands VCW will be there on the day, supporting the team and cheering everyone on.

You can get involved however works for you:
– Run the 10K
– Raise sponsorship
– Or just come along, spectate and cheer everyone on

PLEASE NOTE: There is a £35 entrance fee to participate in the race

WRAC Lionesses Facebook group (updates & support): https://www.facebook.com/groups/610867772315218

Fundraising link: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/…/wrac-lionesses…

It’s free to enter, open to all, and every pound raised will directly support the work of WRACA and FWP.

If you can, come and be part of it.