This page provides details of regional Fighting With Pride events open for members of the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces Community to attend
Event organisers include FWP, the single services, and military and non-military organisations. Any questions about individual events should be addressed to the event organiser’s point of contact, as indicated in the event information provided.
We will keep this list updated with most imminent events at the top of the list. Please check in to see what events are coming up you may wish to sign up for.
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
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Join the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund at IWM Duxford. Enjoy light refreshments with like-minded individuals. Sit and chat, tour the museum as a group or do your own thing.
Please speak to Nicky for more details and entry
nicola.russell@rafbf.org.uk
Open to the Armed Forces community join us at TeamSport Karting Clydebank for the Veterans’ Karting Championship.
Location: TeamSport Go Karting Clydebank, 25 John Knox St, Clydebank G81 1NA
In partnership with TeamSport, the UK’s No.1 Indoor Karting provider, Veterans and members of the Armed Forces community have the chance to hit the track and enjoy some high-speed fun for free!
Despite the formal-sounding name, this series is all about connection, fun, and friendly competition. Whether you want to join us for a single event or multiple sessions, everyone is welcome and no prior karting experience needed.
TeamSport will provide everything you need to get behind the wheel, including a protective jumpsuit apart from a balaclava – reusable cotton balaclavas are available to buy for £3.99.
All participants must complete and sign the Eventbrite registration and indemnity form before taking to the track.
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.
The Defence Gardens Scheme is delighted to partner with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to promote the following workshops for the Armed Forces Community in Scotland.
We are delighted to invite you to the following workshops at The Royal Botanic Garden, John Hope Gateway, West Gate, Arboretum Place Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
From 10:30-12:30
For more information and to register, please email: sal@defencegardens.org
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.
March
7th – WRACA Women’s History Walk – London
February
25th – Defence Garden Scheme Spring Open Day at the Eden Project – South West
19th – Defence Garden Scheme Wellbeing Walk – London
17th – Winter Harbour: Wellbeing & PTSD Resolution – South West
17th – Armed Forces cafe Cornwall – South West
14th – LGBTQ+ History Month Festival (M Shed, Bristol) – South West
14th – Cornwall Pride: St Ives Launch Event – South West
12th – PROUD Bristol: Queer Love Through The Ages – South West
11th – Defence Gardens Scheme – Cultivate and Connect Gardening Workshop – London
10th – Defence Gardens Scheme – Cultivate and Connect Gardening Workshop – London
4th – Science and Innovation in the Military (RNAS Yeovilton) LGBTQ+ History Month – South West
2nd – Plymouth LGBT+ Veterans Coffee Morning – South West
2nd – Out There Queer Fest: Networking Meet-up (Exeter Phoenix) – South West
1st – Dartington to Totnes Walk with Gay Outdoor Club – South West
January
20th – Armed Forces cafe – South West
19th – LGBT Foundation Movement & Wellbeing sessions – North West
12th – Bridge For Heroes dropin – East of England
December
18th – Scotland Community Cafe
17th – East of England Community Cafe
16th – South West Community Cafe
15th – Wales Community Cafe
15th – London Community Cafe
11th – Midlands Community Cafe
November
18th – South West Community Cafe
October
23rd – North East ReportOUT Safer To Be Me conference
10th – Veterans visit to Britannia Royal Naval College
7th – Midlands Community Cafe
2nd – London Community Cafe
September
30th – A good Night In, Flamingos cafe, Leeds
8th – Battle of Britain weekend, IWM Duxford
1st – LGBTQ+ Coffee Morning, FGCT Veterans Outreach, Plymouth
August
23rd – Manchester Pride
9th – Darlington Pride
9th – Veterans Pride, HMS Eaglet
2nd – Brighton Pride
July
26th – HMS Victory LGBTQ+ Veterans Dinner
June
21st – Cardiff Pride
7th – UK Pride
May
22nd – Scotland Community cafe
21st – FWP Town Hall
15th – FWP Wrap F8 Landing Craft
February
27th – Scotland Community Cafe
27th – London Community Cafe
25th – NI Community Cafe
18th – South West Community Cafe
17th – South East Community Cafe
10th – North East Community Cafe
10th – North West Community Cafe
3rd – Midlands Community Cafe
January
30th – London Community Cafe
28th – Scotland Community Cafe
14th – South West Community Cafe
13th – Wales Community Cafe
13th – North East Community Cafe
13th – North West Community Cafe
13th – South East Community Cafe
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