Armed Forces
Upcoming event, Wed 24th Feb
(Previous Thread, Jun - Nov '15)
Started: 15th Feb 2016 at 22:27
@NHSEngland:
We are asking armed forces veterans to share experiences of UK mental health services
Survey Link
Replied: 15th Feb 2016 at 22:32
Wigan Council's website - Armed Forces
The information given on the website includes:
Getting support
Latest news and events
Medals, honours and memorials
WW1 Centenary
Past events
More in the section
Community Covenant Royal British Legion - drop in sessions
Greater Manchester Armed Forces Facebook
Armed forces community hub
Armed forces funding
Event funding
Businesses supporting armed forces
Tell us what you think - website feedback
Replied: 17th Feb 2016 at 11:02
From Borough Wide Community Network's General News - Link (p.11):
www.commandojoes.co.uk / www.littletroopers.net
Replied: 19th Feb 2016 at 11:43
Veterans will be encouraged to join a new wheelchair rugby league club being set up (Link).
Weekly sessions run by Wigan Warriors Community Foundation will take place at Central Park, Montrose Ave, with a view to getting the club fully established and ready to enter a wheelchair rugby league in two years.
A launch and several friendly matches will be scheduled later on in the year.
If you want the council to update its record to confirm you're part of the Armed Forces Community,
please email armedforces@wigan.gov.uk
Replied: 15th Mar 2016 at 08:01
@WALHomes:
If you're a forces veteran, serving in the forces or a cadet, you may be interested in this:
Replied: 15th Mar 2016 at 12:41
4 Our Forces - Council News:
Wigan Borough’s armed forces facility is likely to be built on the land next to Trencherfield Mill.
The build is a collaborative project between Wigan Council and Wigan Sea Cadets and will be a facility for cadets to meet, whilst also being a central point for armed forces families to access a range of services.
For further info & to get involved in the project please contact: linda.fisher@wigan.gov.uk
Replied: 25th Mar 2016 at 23:51
@FormerForcesSup:
Tomorrow (Sat 9th Apr) 10am to 2.30pm at Cast North West (Wigan) Free angling for Ex-Forces Personnel. 01257 463 012 for details.
www.formerforcessupport.co.uk / Facebook / @FormerForcesSup
Replied: 8th Apr 2016 at 20:22
Heritage Day, Mon 2nd May, 11am-4pm, Trencherfield Mill www.wiganeventsguide.com
Visitors will be able to view proposals for the 4 Our Forces facility, which looks set to be built next to the mill.
Replied: 27th Apr 2016 at 13:49
From Wigan Council's website - Armed Forces - News & Events:
Wigan St Patricks A.R.L.F.C (Apr 15) - Facebook:
Who's coming to the Marines Festival? Saturday 7th May 2016. All welcome. Let's make this the best yet and contribute to a great cause.
Our Annual Memorial game @wigan_st_pats v @ROYALMARINESRL
Replied: 28th Apr 2016 at 08:19
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Sunday 8th May, VE Day Celebration, Wigan Parish Church info@wiganparishchurch.org
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The annual Falklands Memorial Service will be held at Wigan Parish Church
on Sun 12th June at 12:30. All are welcome to attend - link
Replied: 6th Jun 2016 at 16:35
Wigan Council - News:
Sat 25th June
Armed Forces Day, Wigan Town Centre, 10am - 4pm
A military parade, military vehicles, displays and information stalls, and spitfire flyover at 3pm.
The parade starts at 11am from Crompton St to Wigan Parish Church for a short service.
Free parking in council pay & display car parks in Wigan & Leigh town centres. (Commences in The Galleries and Water Street after 9:30am)
Arriva NW are offering free transport for veterans who show a valid ID card.
Sun 26th June
Mesnes Park Bandstand, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Band will play from 1pm.
For more info, please email the Town Centre Management team at Tcm@wigan.gov.uk
Armed Forced Day 2017 will take place in Leigh.
Replied: 9th Jun 2016 at 12:55
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Armed Forces Day in the Park, Sun 3rd July, Leyland Park, Hindley, from 11am - Link
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we have ours in november but memorial day is all about remembering them who served and died in wars
Replied: 9th Jun 2016 at 18:10
I've just read about Memorial Day in May, Erin - Link. Our remembrance days, Armistice Day & Remembrance Sunday, are in November.
Armed Forces Day
Replied: 22nd Jun 2016 at 16:32
Armed Forces Day at Crosfields Rugby League Club, Warrington - link
The Tom Sephton Memorial Trophy Festival - 3 games of Armed Forces Rugby League and so much more!
Replied: 24th Jun 2016 at 13:16
@WiganMuseum:
On July 5, we're marking #BattleoftheSomme centenary with special showing of film footage.
Join us at the museum at 12 midday.
Other Battle of the Somme events include - Link
Fri 1st July:
Live concert including an Irish band & the unveiling of plaques at Aspull Royal British Legion
Fri 1st July:
A display, refreshments & music from the year’s gone by at W&L Hospice Shop -Shevington
Sat 2nd July:
Commemoration of the Somme Gala Day in Standish
Sun 3rd July:
A parade with a church service at St. Wilfred’s Church
Tue 5th July:
Battle of the Somme film at the Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan
Sun 17th July:
Battle of the Somme commemoration service at St. George’s Church in Tyldesley
Sun 14th Sept:
World War One, Battle of the Somme concert at Lowton Social Club.
More info - Armed forces events 2016
Replied: 24th Jun 2016 at 15:54
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@LCTForces - Leigh Community Trust Forces.
A programme to support ex forces in the local area! Sports, employment and social inclusion.
@LeighCommTrust:
Launching our armed forces work @LCTForces on Sunday
@LeighCenturions V @Halifax_RLFC @LSV08
We have FREE TICKETS for Serving and Ex Military. Please contact us for your FREE ticket
Replied: 4th Jul 2016 at 22:10
Breakfast 2nd Monday every month, get down to Leigh Stadium. 1030-1230
Former Forces Support –
@FormerForcesSup
Not for profit Social Enterprise providing the Ex-Forces Community with Lifestyle Management, Training and Employment.
www.formerforcessupport.co.uk / Facebook / @FormerForcesSup
Replied: 12th Jul 2016 at 18:24
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Greater Manchester Royal British Legion Annual Church Service - FB Event
Each year the 27 Royal British Legion districts within Gtr Manchester hold a church service which in the past have been conducted in Manchester or Salford Cathedrals.
Tyldesley RBL therefore invite you along with family & friends to join us.
We kindly ask all who will be attending to email Keith Stott (Keith.stott@blueyonder.co.uk) for catering numbers.
Replied: 13th Jul 2016 at 12:13
At this evening's full council meeting:
@paultskenny proposes a motion to support the campaign by Royal British Legion to include questions on military service in the 2021 census.
The motion is carried. The public can support the campaign through #CountThemIn
You can pledge your support here - www.britishlegion.org.uk
Replied: 13th Jul 2016 at 19:20
Two events from bwcn.org.uk/issue-178:
Commemorating The Somme, Sun 14th Aug, Pennington Hall Park, Leigh
More details from Trisha Taylor: bollesty@hotmail.com
Victory Japan Ceremony, Mon 15th Aug, All Saints Parish Church Wigan
Burma Star Association (Collection of artefacts in Museum of Wigan Life - link)
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A tweet today, Thur 11th Aug - Museum of Wigan Life:
Victory Japan Ceremony, Mon 15th Aug, 10.30am, All Saints Parish Church Wigan - Link
Replied: 11th Aug 2016 at 11:16
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Sun 14th Aug, Pennington Hall Park, WN7 - FB Link
Replied: 11th Aug 2016 at 11:23
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