29/10/2026
🎖️ **FRIDAY ORDERS: GET OUT, LINK UP & STAND TOGETHER!** 🇬🇧💙
**VETERANS IN CRISIS SUNDERLAND — YOU’RE INVITED!**
No veteran should have to face the battle alone. Whether you’ve served one tour or many, are still serving, or you’re part of a military family, you’re always welcome in our ranks.
This Friday, we’re opening the doors and bringing people together for a brew, a bit of fresh air, a friendly chat, and some time to recharge. No pressure, no judgement — just good people looking out for each other. 🤝
📍 **HERE’S YOUR FRIDAY BRIEFING:**
☕ **ERV DROP-IN SESSION — FROM 1000 HRS**
Get the kettle on, grab a brew, have a chat and access support in a friendly, welcoming environment.
🥾 **WALK & TALK — 1030 HRS**
📍 Hetton Lyons Country Park
Get some fresh air, share a few miles and enjoy good conversation. Sometimes the best way to clear your head is to get moving.
🤝 **LAMBTON STREET COMMUNITY HUB — FROM 1300 HRS**
Meet the team, catch up with others and enjoy a safe, supportive space where everyone is welcome.
🧘 **BEGINNERS’ YOGA — 1330 HRS**
📍 Dance Studio
Take time to reset, relax and look after your physical and mental wellbeing. No need to be an expert — just turn up and give it a go.
🎯 **THE MISSION IS SIMPLE:**
✅ Connect with your community
✅ Check in with your mates
✅ Take time for yourself
✅ Remember that asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness
**NO BOOKING REQUIRED — JUST TURN UP!**
Bring yourself, bring a mate, or come along on your own. If you know someone who’s been keeping themselves to themselves, give them a nudge and bring them along.
In the military, we’re taught to look after the person beside us. That doesn’t stop when we take the uniform off.
**YOUR SERVICE MATTERS. YOU MATTER. YOU’RE NEVER ALONE.** 💙
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