Armed Forces Community Outreach Events

We are proud to be working closely with our local Armed Forces community through a variety of outreach activities that bring people together, offer support, and raise awareness. These efforts are all about making sure serving personnel, veterans, and their families feel connected, valued, and included in the life of our community. From local events to practical support, we are committed to making a real difference. Here are details of some of these events over the coming months.

For further information, or if you have suggestions for future events, please contact armedforcescovenant@telford.gov.uk  or phone the Telford & Wrekin Council Armed Forces Covenant Team on Mobile: 07890063112.

View the Armed Forces Outreach Events Flyer October 2026 (.pdf Size: 318Kb)

Armed Forces Community Cafes

Armed Forces Community Cafes aim to fill the void caused by isolation and detachment after Service whilst providing a platform for social interaction and comradery. They also provide an opportunity to offer an early intervention service to those who are experiencing poor emotional and mental health. The Cafes are run by Telford Mind who provide trained staff who are able to signpost veterans to Service, and non-Service, Charities and Groups where necessary. The Cafes are funded by Telford & Wrekin Council and supported by our Town and Parish Councils.

The Cafes are available on a drop-in basis so there is no need to book:

  • Donnington: every first Wednesday of the month and every third Wednesday from the 19th February 2025, from 4pm to 6pm, at Turreff Hall, Turreff Avenue, Donnington, TF2 8HG.

  • Dawley: every second and fourth Monday of the month, 2pm to 4pm, at Dawley House, 22 Burton Street, Dawley, TF4 2ES.

Both sites are wheelchair accessible and have parking close by. 

For further information, please email: armedforcescovenant@telford.gov.uk or phone 01952 384772.

Armed Forces Drop-In Sessions at Lawley and Newport

Serving members of the Armed Forces, Reservists, veterans and their families can get help and advice thanks to these regular Drop-In Sessions hosted by Telford & Wrekin Council.

The Sessions are held on the second Thursday of each month from 4PM to 6PM at the Newport Navy Club, Bellman’s Yard, High Street, Newport, TF10 7AJ and on the third Friday of each month at the Lawley Community Hub, Birchfield Way, Lawley, TF3 5BZ.

Models for Heroes Group

Models for Heroes (M4H) is the first charitable organisation in the UK to support the use of model making hobbies within former and current Armed Forces and Emergency Service Personnel in the United Kingdom. Research into the use of crafts as an intervention activity report an increased level of happiness and social inclusion. The physical dexterity required to build the model kits challenges and promotes development of fine motor skill.

All kits are provided free of charge from M4H and there is no cost at all to attend. Models kits can be worked on outside of the group and taken home when completed - we also welcome donations of unstarted model kits.

Our friendly M4H Groups meets on the:

  • First and third Tuesday of each month, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, at Leegomery Community Centre, Leegate Avenue, TF1 6NA.

  • Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 1.30PM to 4.30PM at The Gower, St Georges, TF2 9BE.

  • Second and fourth Friday of each month, from 1PM to 4PM, at the Telford Central Fire Station, Stafford Park, TF3 3BW.

  • First Tuesday of each month, from 6PM to 9PM, and the third Saturday, from 10AM to 1PM, at The Hub, 139 High Street, Newport, TF10 7BH.

  • Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, from 6PM to 9PM, at Wellington Library, TF1 1LX.

The sessions are free to attend and there is no cost for the kits which are provided by Models for Heroes.

Armed Forces Community Craft and Sewing Group

Our Armed Forces Community Craft and Sewing Group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 2PM to 4PM, at Donnington Community Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington, TF2 7PR. The first session of each month sees us trying to learn a new skill and the second session, attendees are very welcome to bring their own projects. There is no cost to attend and materials are provided for free. Anyone with an Armed Forces (family connection) is welcome to join us.

Armed Forces Community Art Classes

Our Armed Forces Community Art Class meets each Thursday morning, from 10am to 11.30am at Donnington Community Hub, St. Matthews Road, Donnington, TF2 7PR. There is no cost for materials or to attend the classes. For further information, please contact armedforcescovenant@telford.gov.uk or phone the Armed Forces Partnership Officer, at Telford & Wrekin Council - Mrs Cindy Mason-Morris, on 01952384772.

If you would like to set up an Event for our Armed Forces community or wish to be kept informed of future developments, please email: armedforcescovenant@telford.gov.uk.