Ex-Forces to Community's

25/04/2026

**🪖 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Ex-Forces To Community 🪖**

**Can you spare a few hours to support those who served?**

At **Ex-Forces To Community**, we help veterans, service leavers, and their families build new lives in Telford and across Shropshire. But we can’t do it without people like you.

**We’re looking for volunteers to help with:**
✅ Mentoring & befriending – be a friendly face for someone finding their feet
✅ Events & coffee mornings – help create that forces camaraderie in civvy street
✅ Admin & outreach – phone calls, social media, connecting people to support
✅ Skills sharing – CV help, DIY, IT, wellbeing, or whatever you’re good at
✅ Volunteer drivers – get our veterans where they need to be

**No military background needed.** Just time, compassion, and a desire to give back.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Full training & support including courses
- Join an amazing team of like-minded people
- Make a real, direct impact locally
- Flexible hours – do you have a regular 3 hours a month? or 10 hours a week? what ever the situation, we’ll work around you

**Interested? We’d love to chat.**
📧 **Drop Simon an email: simon@ex-forcescommunity.com**
📍 Based in Telford, helping across Shropshire

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*Ex-Forces To Community – Serving Those Who Served*

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

Come along and help us support our veterans and their familys
An event not to be missed ! fun for the whole family

21/04/2026

Good morning all hope everyone,s having a lovely day !
We are holding a BBQ and fun day on the 4th July and we are looking for a local ice cream van. Face painters, Hair braider,s, any local buskers or musicians to attend on the day if you are intersted in joining the fun please drop us a message or contact Stuart or Marie at Ex-forces to community,s at brookside community centre.

15/04/2026

We’ve got your back at the Ex-forces Well-being Hub 🥊

Need a chat? Whether you want a private 1-to-1 session or prefer the company of a group who "gets it," we’re here.

1-to-1 Support: Private, practical guidance and signposting.

Group Support: Relaxed conversation and shared activities.

Drop-in: No pressure. Just pop in for a brew and a chat.

Stop by, be yourself, and connect with people who’ve been there.

📍 Brookside Community Centre
☕ The kettle is always on.

14/04/2026

If you're struggling or just want a brew and a change of scenery, head down to the Ex-Forces Well-Being Hub.

We’ve got a safe space, plenty of tea, and a community of veterans who’ve been where you are. Come as you are—the door is always open.

14/04/2026

Calling all Ex-forces veterans — join our Veterans Community Football at AFC Telford Football Club every Wednesday, 19:00–20:00. Friendly, relaxed sessions for all abilities: come for fitness, fun and camaraderie. Please wear suitable footwear and bring water. Turn up on the night or message the us for more info.

09/04/2026

Your Boxing Week at the Ex-forces Well-being Hub 🥊

We’re more than just a boxing club. We’re a community. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, clear your head, or get the kids involved, we’ve got a session for you.

MONDAYS: Women’s Only Boxing

🕒 16:00 – 18:00

A safe, high-energy space to build confidence and strength.

TUESDAYS: Men’s "Talk & Train"

🕒 16:00 – 18:00

1 Hour of talking group (The Unfiltered Truth) + 1 Hour of Boxing. No ego, just support.

FRIDAYS: Kids’ Boxing

🕒 17:30 – 18:30

Discipline, fitness, and fun for the next generation.

📍 Where: Brookside Community Centre, Telford.
💬 DM us to book your spot or just turn up. All abilities welcome.

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

We are pleased to be hosting a live event for families and friends of veterans.

The session, Communication: An Overview and Practical Strategies, will take place on 21 April from 12:30 to 13:30.

This session will explore effective communication with loved ones, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining your own wellbeing. It will be delivered by members of the Combat Stress and Op Courage Family Support Service teams, and will include opportunities for interaction, followed by a dedicated Q&A and reflection session.

If you are a family member or friend of a veteran, please visit Combat Stress Learning to access this event, alongside a range of online learning courses: https://learning.combatstress.org.uk/

This training is made possible thanks to the generosity of the AFCFT.

02/04/2026

Ex-forces are holding a Easter raffle £1.00 per strip all proceeds are to go towards the running of our community projects. For tickets please call into ex forces at Brookside community centre or leave Marie a message to arrange payment and collection of tickets.
Raffle will be drawn on Eater Monday.
Good luck everyone !!!!

01/04/2026

Good afternoon we are having a an Easter raffle for Ex-forces to community,s
It will be £1.00 per strip and all proceeds go towards keeping all our projects open.