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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘πŸ¦ Dave Dutch Holland  DAVE  β€” A TRUE LEGEND. A BROTHER IN ARMS. A ...
12/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑🦁 Dave Dutch Holland DAVE β€” A TRUE LEGEND. A BROTHER IN ARMS. A MAN WHO WILL ALWAYS HAVE A VETERAN'S BACK.

Some people come into your life and leave a lasting impression. Others come into your life, take you under their wing, and remind you that the brotherhood we found in the Armed Forces never truly leaves us.

Dave β€œDutch” Holland is one of those men. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
When I first started my job at Manchester Airport, I was finding my feet in a new environment. But there was one bloke who made sure I wasn't finding my way alone.

Dave took me under his wing, looked out for me, offered his friendship and made me feel part of the family.

And the thing about Dutch is, I'm not the only veteran he's done that for.

This absolute legend has spent years looking out for his fellow brothers and sisters from the Armed Forces, offering friendship, encouragement, guidance and support whenever it's needed.

No fuss. No recognition needed. Just a genuine bloke with a massive heart who understands what looking after your own really means. 🫑

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ A KEY LINK IN THE MANCHESTER AIRPORT VETERAN COMMUNITY πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Dave has been an important link in bringing veterans together across Manchester Airport, helping people stay connected and reminding those who once wore the uniform that they are still part of something special.

Because when you leave the Armed Forces, you might hand your kit back, take off your uniform and start a completely different chapter in life.
But there's one thing you should never have to leave behind.

THE BROTHERHOOD. THE SISTERHOOD. THE MILITARY FAMILY. ❀️

And Dutch is living proof of that.

He doesn't just talk about supporting veterans.

HE GETS OUT THERE AND DOES IT.

Sometimes all it takes is someone checking in, offering a bit of advice, sharing a laugh or simply saying, β€œI've got your back, mate.”

Those little things can mean the world to someone who might be struggling to find their place after military service.

And that's exactly the spirit we're building at The Leigh FOB CIC.

❀️ DUTCH, THIS ONE IS PERSONAL, MATE. ❀️

From me personally, thank you for taking me under your wing when I first arrived at the Airport.
Thank you for your friendship, your loyalty and for always being there for our veteran brothers and sisters.

And from every one of us at The Leigh FOB CIC, thank you for everything you continue to do for the veteran community.

People like you are the reason the military family remains strong long after our service ends.
You are a credit to the veteran community, mate, and I'm proud to call you a friend.

🫑 DAVE β€œDUTCH” HOLLAND β€” WELCOME TO THE LEIGH FOB CIC FAMILY, BROTHER! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

There's always a chair at our table, a brew waiting and a place among your brothers and sisters.

ONCE A BROTHER, ALWAYS A BROTHER.

DIFFERENT REGIMENTS. DIFFERENT SERVICES. ONE VETERAN FAMILY.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
❀️ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

🫑 NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ CONNECT WITH THE LEIGH FOB CIC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

β˜• Veterans Coffee Morning Every Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

πŸ“ Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ

All veterans welcome. Come along, have a brew, meet the family and reconnect.

🌐 Official Website:

https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ Official page:

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❀️ Support Our Veterans β€” PayPal:

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” MORE THAN A GROUP. WE ARE A VETERAN FAMILY.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ JOIN US β€” EVERY TUESDAY πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Every Tuesday11:00 AM – 1:00 PMLeigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQA warm welcome, a brew, fr...
12/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ JOIN US β€” EVERY TUESDAY πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Every Tuesday
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ

A warm welcome, a brew, friendship and conversation.
🫑 Veterans from all services, regiments and generations are welcome, along with their families.

Whether you served for a few years or a lifetime, whether you left yesterday or decades ago, you will always be part of our veteran family.

And if you're nervous about coming along for the first time, please don't be.

There is a chair waiting for you, a brew with your name on it, and people who genuinely care.

❀️ TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS, VOLUNTEERS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VETERAN SUPPORT NETWORK...

Thank you for standing alongside us.

You might have taken off the uniform years ago.
Life might have taken you down a completely different road.

But never forget...
THE UNIFORM MAY COME OFF.
THE BROTHERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD NEVER DO.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT BATTALIONS.
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT SERVICES.
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT GENERATIONS.
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ONE VETERAN FAMILY.
WE SEE YOU. WE REMEMBER YOU. AND YOU ARE STILL ONE OF US.

❀️ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

🫑 VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.
SEE YOU TUESDAY AT THE FOB. β˜•β€οΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Website:

https://theleighfob.co.uk

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❀️ Support our veterans β€” PayPal donations:

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Every contribution helps us continue supporting our veteran community.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” BROTHERS IN ARMS, FRIENDS FOR LIFE πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘πŸ¦ ANOTHER DAY AT WORK AND I BUMP INTO THIS ABSOLUTE LEGEND ...
11/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” BROTHERS IN ARMS, FRIENDS FOR LIFE πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑🦁 ANOTHER DAY AT WORK AND I BUMP INTO THIS ABSOLUTE LEGEND β€” Tony Curtis TONY CURTIS! A TRUE QLR BROTHER IN ARMS!

They say the Army gives you memories that last a lifetime, but one of the greatest things it gives you is brothers who remain brothers long after the uniform comes off.

Another day at work, and who do I bump into? None other than this absolute legend, Tony Curtis β€” a fellow Queen's Lancashire Regiment (QLR) brother in arms! πŸ¦πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

What a fantastic feeling it is to bump into one of your old Army brothers. It doesn't matter how many years have passed or where life has taken you. That connection, that loyalty and that military bond never disappear.

One minute you're getting on with your working day, and the next you're standing there with a brother who reminds you of where it all began.

Once a Queen's Lancashire lad, always a Queen's Lancashire lad! 🦁

And that's exactly what we're building at The Leigh FOB CIC.

A place where those who once wore the uniform can reconnect, share memories, have a laugh, support one another and remember that they are still part of something special.

Because leaving the Armed Forces should never mean leaving your military family behind.

Tony, brother, it was absolutely fantastic bumping into you today. Great seeing you, mate, and I hope our paths cross again soon.

You've always got a place amongst your brothers at The Leigh FOB CIC. ❀️🫑

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT PATHS. SHARED MEMORIES. ONE MILITARY FAMILY.

🦁 THE BADGES MAY CHANGE. THE YEARS MAY PASS. BUT THE BROTHERHOOD NEVER DIES.

❀️ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER

🫑 NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

β˜• THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” VETERANS COFFEE

MORNING Every Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM πŸ“

Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ

🌐 Website: https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ Facebook:

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘πŸ¦ Chris Walton CHRIS WALTON β€” A TRUE LION. A LANCS LEGEND. A BROTH...
11/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑🦁 Chris Walton CHRIS WALTON β€” A TRUE LION. A LANCS LEGEND. A BROTHER IN ARMS. A FRIEND FOR LIFE.

SOME BROTHERS AREN'T CONNECTED BY BLOOD. THEY'RE CONNECTED BY SERVICE, SACRIFICE, LOYALTY AND A BOND THAT NEVER BREAKS.

And Chris Walton is one of those brothers. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
What a day at work! Going about my normal day, and who do I bump into? None other than this absolute legend, Chris Walton!

A familiar face, a handshake, a laugh and suddenly you're reminded of the days when you stood shoulder to shoulder wearing the same cap badge.

THE DUKE OF LANCASTER'S REGIMENT β€” ONCE A LION, ALWAYS A LION. 🦁

What can I say about Chris?
A proper soldier. A genuine bloke. A brother in arms. And most importantly, a man with the heart of a Lion. ❀️
Chris is one of those lads who understands what military brotherhood really means.
It's not just about the uniform you wore, the battalion you served in or the places you went.

It's about the friendships forged through the good times, the difficult times, the laughter, the banter and the moments that stay with you forever.

It's about knowing that even when the uniform comes off, you've still got brothers out there who will have your back.

And that's something no amount of time can ever take away.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT CHAPTERS. DIFFERENT JOURNEYS. THE SAME BROTHERHOOD.

One of the greatest things about building The Leigh FOB CIC is reconnecting with lads like Chris and seeing that the loyalty, respect and brotherhood we knew in the Army are still alive today.

Because our mission has never just been about opening a door and offering veterans a brew.
It's about rebuilding that military family in civilian life.
It's about making sure the veteran sitting alone at home knows somebody still cares.

It's about reminding every man and woman who once wore the uniform that their service mattered, their sacrifices mattered, and THEY STILL MATTER. ❀️

And it's about making sure that no matter how many years have passed since someone left the Armed Forces, they will always have somewhere they belong.

🫑 CHRIS, FROM ME AND EVERYONE AT THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” THANK YOU, BROTHER.

Thank you for your friendship, your loyalty and for standing behind what we're building for our veteran community.

Lads like you are a reminder of why we do what we do.
You might have hung up the uniform, mate, but you'll never stop being one of the lads.

And you'll always have a place at our table.

❀️🦁 WELCOME TO THE LEIGH FOB CIC FAMILY, CHRIS WALTON!
ONCE A LION, ALWAYS A LION.
ONCE A BROTHER, ALWAYS A BROTHER.
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE UNIFORM MAY COME OFF, BUT THE BROTHERHOOD NEVER DOES.
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🫑 THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” VETERANS TOGETHER STRONGER
❀️ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

β˜• VETERANS COFFEE MORNING

Every Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

πŸ“ Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ

Whether you served yesterday or decades ago, there's a chair waiting, a brew on and a veteran family ready to welcome you.

🌐 Website:

https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBLQaDPKq/

❀️ Support our veteran community:

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/paymen
t/DN8926W56FVCY

DIFFERENT BATTALIONS β€’ DIFFERENT SERVICES β€’ ONE VETERAN FAMILY. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘

11/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” VETERANS WEEKLY UPDATE πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑❀️ TO EVERY VETERAN OUT THERE β€” YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF US.

Another week, another opportunity to remind our veteran community why The Leigh FOB CIC exists and why we will never stop fighting to make sure our veterans have somewhere they belong.

Because your service mattered. Your sacrifices mattered. And YOU still matter. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§β€οΈ

For many of us, leaving the Armed Forces meant leaving behind more than just a uniform.

We left behind the routine, the camaraderie, the banter, the sense of purpose and, most importantly, the brothers and sisters who stood beside us through some of the toughest moments of our lives.
But there's one thing military life teaches you that never disappears.

THE BROTHERHOOD. THE SISTERHOOD. THE BOND. 🫑

And that's exactly what we're rebuilding at The Leigh FOB CIC.

A Forward Operating Base in civilian life.
A place where nobody needs to pretend they're okay when they're not.

A place where veterans can walk through the door, have a brew, share a laugh, talk about the good old days or simply sit amongst people who understand without having to explain.

❀️ SOME VETERANS CARRY SCARS YOU CAN SEE. OTHERS CARRY BATTLES YOU NEVER WILL.

And sometimes, something as simple as a handshake, a conversation or someone saying "Come on mate, grab a brew" can make more difference than words will ever explain.

That's why we do what we do.
Not for recognition. Not for praise. Not for numbers on Facebook.

WE DO IT FOR OUR VETERANS.

For the veteran sitting at home feeling forgotten.
For the brother who's lost touch with his old mates.
For the sister who misses that sense of belonging.
For the families who continue to stand beside those who once served.

And for every single person who needs reminding that they are still part of something special.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ OUR MESSAGE IS SIMPLE:

WE SEE YOU.
WE REMEMBER YOU.
AND YOU ARE STILL ONE OF US.

β˜• OUR VETERANS COFFEE MORNING
πŸ“… Every Tuesday
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
πŸ“ Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ

Whether you served yesterday or decades ago, whether you're struggling or simply fancy a brew and some military banter, there's a chair waiting for you.
No pressure. No judgement. Just friendship, understanding and genuine support.

❀️ TO OUR SUPPORTERS, VOLUNTEERS, FAMILIES AND FELLOW VETERAN ORGANISATIONS
Thank you for continuing to believe in what we're building.

Every message, every share, every donation and every helping hand strengthens our mission.
Together, we're not just building an organisation.

WE'RE BUILDING A VETERAN FAMILY.

And that family will always look after its own.

🫑 WATCH OUR WEEKLY VIDEO UPDATE, SHARE OUR MESSAGE AND HELP US REACH THE VETERAN WHO MIGHT NEED TO HEAR IT TODAY.

Because you never know who might be sitting at home, watching silently, waiting for a reason to reach out.

ONE SHARE COULD REACH ONE VETERAN.
ONE CONVERSATION COULD CHANGE ONE LIFE.
AND ONE OPEN DOOR COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ❀️

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ STAND WITH THE LEIGH FOB CIC

🌐 Official Website: https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ Official page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBLQaDPKq/

πŸ’› Support Our Veterans β€” PayPal Donations:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DN8926W56FVCY

Every contribution helps us continue building a welcoming and supportive community for our veterans.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT BATTALIONS β€’ DIFFERENT SERVICES β€’ ONE VETERAN FAMILY

🫑 VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER

❀️ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

THE UNIFORM MAY COME OFF. BUT THE BROTHERHOOD NEVER DOES.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§β€οΈ NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

From all of us at The Leigh FOB CIC β€” stay strong, look after one another, and we'll see you at the FOB. πŸ«‘πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” CALLING ON OUR MILITARY FAMILY! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘ CAN ANYONE HELP A BROTHER OUT? πŸ₯ΎWe're putting a little shout-out...
11/10/2026

THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” CALLING ON OUR MILITARY FAMILY! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑 CAN ANYONE HELP A BROTHER OUT? πŸ₯Ύ

We're putting a little shout-out to our fantastic veteran community, friends and supporters.

Our fellow Director and good friend Steve Ralph Steve Ralph is looking to borrow a pair of bulled military parade boots for our Regimental Dinner Night on Monday 12th October.

The boots will be used for a very special Empty Place Setting β€” a respectful tribute to remember our fallen brothers and sisters who are no longer with us. πŸ•―οΈβ€οΈ

They may no longer be standing beside us, but they will never be forgotten.

We know there's a good chance that one of our military brothers or sisters has a pair of highly polished parade boots tucked away somewhere!

If anyone can help us out, please drop us a message or comment below. We'd be extremely grateful.

From Steve and everyone at The Leigh FOB CIC, thank you in advance for your support. ❀️

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑 BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

❀️ NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

🌐 Website: https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBLQaDPKq/

VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” BROTHERS IN ARMS πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘β€οΈ WHAT A DAY AT WORK β€” AND LOOK WHO I BUMP INTO! THE ABSOLUTE LEGEND Chris W...
10/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” BROTHERS IN ARMS πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑❀️ WHAT A DAY AT WORK β€” AND LOOK WHO I BUMP INTO! THE ABSOLUTE LEGEND Chris Walton CHRIS WALTON!

You never know who you're going to bump into when you're out and about working, but today was a cracking surprise!

Only went and bumped into this absolute legend, Chris Walton β€” a brother in arms and one of the lads! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ’ͺ

One of the greatest things about military life isn't just the places you go or the experiences you share. It's the people you meet along the way and the friendships that stay with you long after the uniform comes off.

Different paths, different jobs, different chapters in life β€” but that bond of brotherhood never disappears. ❀️
It doesn't matter how much time passes. When you bump into an old brother in arms, it's like you've never been apart. The smiles, the banter and the memories come flooding back!

Chris, absolutely brilliant bumping into you today, brother! Always a pleasure seeing one of the lads. 🫑

And this is exactly what we're building at The Leigh FOB CIC β€” keeping that military family together, looking out for one another and reminding every veteran that they will always belong.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE UNIFORM MAY COME OFF, BUT THE BROTHERHOOD NEVER DOES.

🫑 DIFFERENT BATTALIONS β€’ DIFFERENT SERVICES β€’ ONE VETERAN FAMILY

❀️ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

🌐 Website: https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBLQaDPKq/

VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘ Danny Shilton DANNY SHILTON β€” A TRUE LION. A QLR & LANCS BROTHER....
10/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑 Danny Shilton DANNY SHILTON β€” A TRUE LION. A QLR & LANCS BROTHER. A FRIEND FOR LIFE. 🦁❀️

Some friendships are made in life. Others are forged through military service, shared hardships, and standing shoulder to shoulder when it matters most.
Danny Shilton is one of those brothers I'll never forget.
What can I say about this absolute legend?

Me and Danny go way back. From our days serving in the Queen's Lancashire Regiment and the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment to serving together in Afghanistan, we've shared experiences, memories and moments that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
We've had the laughs, the banter, the difficult days and the times when all you had was the bloke standing beside you.
And Danny was always one of those blokes you could count on.

A true Lion. A family man. A loyal friend. And, above all, a brother who will always have a veteran's back. 🦁
There's something about serving alongside someone in Afghanistan that creates a bond you simply cannot explain to anyone who hasn't experienced it.
You don't just remember the places you served.
You remember the lads who stood beside you.
The ones who made you laugh when things were tough.

The ones who looked out for you.
The ones you trusted.
And the ones who, no matter how many years pass, will always be your brothers.

Danny, you're one of those lads, mate.

The Army gave us many things, but one of the greatest gifts was the brotherhood we carried home.
And that's something no amount of time, distance or change will ever take away.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS OF AFGHANISTAN TO THE LEIGH FOB FAMILY.

Danny, from me personally and everyone at The Leigh FOB CIC, thank you for your friendship, your loyalty and your support for what we're building.

We're creating something special here, brother.
A place where veterans from every regiment and every service can come together.

A place where nobody has to face their battles alone.
A place where the brotherhood and sisterhood we knew in uniform continues long after our military careers have ended.

Because sometimes the hardest battles aren't fought overseas.
Sometimes they're fought when we come home.
And that's why having men like you standing alongside us means so much.

🫑 DANNY SHILTON β€” WELCOME TO THE LEIGH FOB CIC FAMILY, BROTHER!

You've stood beside the lads in uniform, and I know you'll always stand beside your fellow veterans.
You'll always have a chair at our table, a brew waiting and a family who has your back.

Once a Lion. Always a Lion. 🦁
Once a Brother. Always a Brother. ❀️
And no matter where life takes us, those bonds forged through service will never be broken.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT BATTALIONS β€’ DIFFERENT SERVICES β€’ ONE VETERAN FAMILY.
⭐ BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT
⭐ VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER
🫑 NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.
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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” VETERANS SUPPORTING VETERANS

β˜• Veterans Coffee Morning
πŸ“… Every Tuesday
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
πŸ“ Leigh Masonic Hall, Leigh, WN7 4LQ

Whether you served yesterday or decades ago, our doors are open.

You are not forgotten. You still matter. And you will always belong. ❀️

🌐 OFFICIAL WEBSITE

https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBLQaDPKq/

❀️ SUPPORT OUR VETERANS β€” DONATE VIA PAYPAL

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DN8926W56FVCY

Every donation, every share and every act of kindness helps us continue supporting our veteran community.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE UNIFORM MAY COME OFF, BUT THE BROTHERHOOD NEVER DOES. 🫑❀️
NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” PROUDLY SUPPORTING VETERANS AFTERNOON TEA πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘ WHEN THE VETERAN COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER, SOMETHING S...
09/10/2026

THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” PROUDLY SUPPORTING VETERANS AFTERNOON TEA πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑 WHEN THE VETERAN COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER, SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENS. ❀️

At The Leigh FOB CIC, we have always believed that supporting our veterans is bigger than any one organisation, any one group or any one individual.
It's about standing together, supporting one another and making sure that no veteran ever feels forgotten or left behind.

That is why we are proud to show our support for the upcoming Veterans Afternoon Tea, taking place on Friday 6th November at Leigh Miners Welfare Institute.

❀️ MORE THAN JUST AN AFTERNOON TEA β€” AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING OUR VETERAN COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

This wonderful event is an opportunity for veterans, their fellow brothers and sisters in arms, and organisations across the wider veteran support network to come together under one roof.

To share stories. To build friendships. To reconnect with old comrades. To meet new faces. And, most importantly, to strengthen the network of people and organisations who genuinely care about our Armed Forces community.

Because sometimes the greatest support we can offer a veteran starts with something as simple as a conversation, a handshake, a warm welcome or a brew around a table. β˜•β€οΈ

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ STRONGER TOGETHER β€” NOT WORKING IN ISOLATION.

At The Leigh FOB CIC, we believe that no single veterans organisation can do everything alone.
But when veteran groups, charities, support services and community organisations stand shoulder to shoulder, we can achieve so much more.

We can share knowledge, build relationships, open doors to support and ensure that veterans know there is a whole community standing behind them.
It's not about whose organisation is the biggest or who gets the recognition.

It's about the veteran sitting at home who needs somewhere to turn.

It's about the veteran who has lost touch with the military family.

It's about making sure that when someone reaches out for help, there is a network ready to reach back.
That is what true collaboration looks like. ❀️

🫑 TO OUR FELLOW VETERANS AND EVERY ORGANISATION WORKING TO SUPPORT THEM:

Events like this remind us why working together matters.

Different Regiments. Different Services. Different Organisations.

ONE SHARED PURPOSE β€” SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS.

We would encourage our fellow veterans and everyone involved in the veteran support network to come along, make connections and help strengthen the relationships that can make a real difference in someone's life.

β˜• VETERANS AFTERNOON TEA
πŸ“… Friday 6th November 2026
πŸ• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Leigh Miners Welfare Institute
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ From all of us at The Leigh FOB CIC, we are proud to support and help promote this event.

Our thanks go to those organising it and everyone working behind the scenes to bring the veteran community together.

PLEASE HELP US SHARE THIS EVENT.

You never know who might see it, who might need that connection or which friendship could begin over a simple cup of tea.

❀️ BECAUSE WHEN WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER, OUR ENTIRE VETERAN COMMUNITY BECOMES STRONGER.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC
BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT
VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER

🫑 NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

🌐 Website: https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ“˜ Facebook:

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ DIFFERENT BADGES. DIFFERENT ORGANISATIONS. ONE VETERAN FAMILY. ❀️🫑

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ«‘ Lee-Michael Pybus LEE-MICHAEL PYBUS β€” A TRUE LION. A BROTHER IN A...
09/10/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” APPRECIATION FOLLOWERS POST πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

🫑 Lee-Michael Pybus LEE-MICHAEL PYBUS β€” A TRUE LION. A BROTHER IN ARMS. A FRIEND FOR LIFE.

Some people come into your life through military service and leave a mark that never fades.
Lee-Michael Pybus is one of those men.

I've had the honour and privilege of serving alongside this absolute legend in the LANCS, and I can tell you something about Lee β€” he's the kind of bloke you would want standing beside you when things get tough.

A true Lion. A family man. A loyal friend. And, above all, a man who has always put others before himself.
Lee is the sort of brother who will always have a veteran's back. Not because he wants recognition or praise, but because that's simply the man he is.

The Army teaches you many things, but one of the greatest gifts it gives you is the brotherhood you carry long after the uniform comes off.

Different paths. Different chapters. But the same unbreakable bond.

Lee, from me personally and everyone at The Leigh FOB CIC, thank you for your friendship, loyalty and support for what we're building for our veteran community.

It means the world having brothers like you standing alongside us.

WELCOME TO THE LEIGH FOB CIC FAMILY, BROTHER. 🫑❀️

You've always had my respect, mate, and you'll always have a place at our table.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ONCE A LANCS, ALWAYS A LANCS.
🦁 A TRUE LION β€” THEN, NOW & ALWAYS.
BROTHERHOOD β€’ SISTERHOOD β€’ FAMILY β€’ SUPPORT
NOBODY GETS LEFT BEHIND.

🌐 Website: https://theleighfob.co.uk

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Facebook:

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THE LEIGH FOB CIC β€” VETERANS β€’ TOGETHER β€’ STRONGER

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