EVENTS

Current Events

At Forces and Families United, our events are more than dates in a diary, they are about connection, conversation and community.

We create welcoming, informal spaces where ex-service, serving personnel, partners, carers and families can come together, meet others who understand, and take time for themselves without pressure or expectation.

While our main focus is supporting the Armed Forces community, everyone from the local community is welcome. You do not need a label, a background, or a reason to attend. If you would like company, conversation and connection, you are welcome.

Close-up of friends clinking coffee cups in a cozy cafe.
Sponsored With Thanks

Our Heysham Coffee Mornings are kindly sponsored by Aqua Engineering.
Their support helps keep these sessions accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

Coffee Mornings Heysham - Free

Our regular Coffee Mornings are a chance to slow down, chat and build connections in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Heysham Mossgate Sports & Community Centre
Townson Way, Heysham, United Kingdom

Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00am – 2:00pm

What to expect:

Free tea, coffee and light refreshments

A safe, welcoming space for Forces families

Friendly conversation and peer support

No pressure to share — just come as you are

Well-being Art and Craft Sessions

Our well-being art and craft sessions offer a calm, creative space to relax, unwind and connect with others.

You do not need to be artistic — these sessions are about:

  • Taking time out

  • Reducing stress

  • Gentle conversation through creativity

  • Feeling part of a supportive community

Materials are provided. Sessions are relaxed and informal

Every Tuesday:  Painting, adult colouring for wellbing, drawing, ink tracing.

Every Friday:  Crafts from pottery, mosaics to felting.

Or just bring along your own hobby.

Heysham Mossgate Sports & Community Centre
Townson Way, Heysham, United KingdomTuesdays & Fridays | 10:00am – 2:00pm

free arts and crafts every Tuesday and Friday at Heysham Mossgate Sports and Community Centre 10:00am to 14:00am
games night for veterans and families

Games Night - Fun for all the family

Join us for a relaxed and fun evening of games – from classic favourites to simple, easy-to-play activities that bring people together.

Many of the games will take you back – the kind we all remember growing up – making it a great way to reconnect, have a laugh, and meet new people.

Open to everyone, with a special welcome to our armed forces community – serving, veterans, and families.

Come along, grab a brew, and join in.

Heysham Mossgate Sports & Community Centre
Townson Way, Heysham, United Kingdom Thursday Evening 5:30pm - 20:00pm

Where You Can Find Us

Vintage in the Village Day. Sunday 17th May Heysham Village
Forces and families united at Armed Forces Day Morecambe 19th to 21st June

Get Involved

We are expanding our programme, so keep an eye out for future events, activities and workshops.