Armed Forces Outreach Events and Activities

Armed Forces Community Outreach Events

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 Session - Stirchley

Serving members of the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans and their families can get help and advice thanks to this regular Drop-In session hosted by Telford & Wrekin Council and Stirchley and Brookside Parish Council.

The sessions, held on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12.30pm, at the Sambrook Centre, Grange Avenue, Stirchley, TF3 1FL, enable people to get information and guidance on a wide range of matters and individuals can also be signposted to other agencies that can help.

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 Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Leegomery Community Centre, Leegate Avenue, TF1 6NA and the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. Georges * Priorlsee Parish Centre, Grove Street, St. Georges, TF2 9LJ. 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 1pm to 3pm, at Strickland House, The Lawns, Wellington, TF1 3BX. 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.

Armed Forces Community Brunch

The Armed Forces Community Brunch takes place the last Sunday of each month, from 9.30am to 11.30am, at Horsehay Village Golf Club, Wellington Road, Horsehay, TF4 3BT. The cost is just £7.50 for a Full English Brunch and hot drinks.

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.