SSAFA Nottinghamshire

31/10/2026

🐎 VETERANS DAY AT THE RACES ON 4 NOV 🎟
Enjoy a day at Nottingham Racecourse on Wednesday, including a Last Post ceremony & wreath laying at 11.30. Military veterans receive discounted entry with valid ID. Click on the link to read more:

The day opens with a traditional Last Post ceremony and wreath-laying, accompanied by military charities on-course sharing their work at Warwick Racecourse on the 3rd November 2026, also at Nottingham Racecourse on the 4th November 2026. The Stan Mellor Chase Day honours one of the sports finest –...

30/10/2026

If you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000, you can apply for the Government's Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition.

Whether you were dismissed, discharged or affected in other ways, it’s worth checking what’s available before the deadline - applications close on Saturday 12 December 2026.

You don’t have to complete your application alone.

Dedicated advisers are available to answer your questions, explain the schemes, talk through what you may be eligible for and support you throughout your application.

Support is available over the phone, and where needed, arrangements can be made for face-to-face assistance to help you complete your application.

Find out what recognition is available if you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban, including financial payments, restorative measures and support.

30/10/2026

🫖 ARMED FORCES MATCHDAY BREAKFAST 31 OCT 10:00 - 12:00 🥐
Get yourself down to Ilkeston Town FC tomorrow to enjoy breakfast & good company. Hosted jointly by The Manor Foundation & SSAFA. A Remembrance tribute will take place in the afternoon ahead of the home game against Hyde (15:00 KO).
For more information contact: 📧 [email protected]

28/10/2026

If you need our support call us on ☎️ 0800 2606767 or visit our 💻 website:
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help

24/10/2026

🚉 Free train travel will be provided for Veterans, serving military personnel & eligible bereaved families to attend Remembrance Sunday services on 8 Nov:

Continuing the long-standing arrangement free rail travel will be available for serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 8 November. The offer now extends to one nominated next of kin of a service person who died while serving in the Ar...

24/10/2026

On this day in history; 24 October 1945 The United Nations was formed. The UK currently contributes over 600 Military & Police officers to UN peacekeeping.

23/10/2026

Thank you to Mark, The Town Caretaker for his care & patience retouching the lettering on the Memorial Stone in Stapleford. Great work indeed. The groundwork around the Memorial has also been tidied ahead of Remembrance.

22/10/2026

❤ It doesn't matter if you wear your poppy on the left or right. Just wear your poppy with pride ❤

21/10/2026

🥁 Local Cadets have been showing their drumming skills at the Lord Lieutenant Award Evenings: