The borough council is a signatory to the Armed Forces Community Covenant and is proud of its long-standing association with the local Regular and Reserve Units in the borough, as well as the wider veteran and cadet community.
We regularly support events for the Armed Forces community in the borough and help local organisations to share information about their events for veterans - if you would like to be added to our mailing list to keep up to date with what's on, please reach out to communications@oadby-wigston.gov.uk or call (0116) 288 8961
The council's support for the Armed Forces is led by a Working Group made up of councillors and is chaired by Cllr Bill Boulter. For more information about the Working Group please contact armedforces@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Remembrance in the borough
Each November we host a Remembrance Day service and hold Remembrance Sunday parades in Oadby and Wigston.
Information about 2025's parades will be made available here closer to the time.
Oadby & Wigston Borough Veterans Support
Oadby & Wigston Borough Veterans Support (OWBVS) is a local organisation which aims to raise funds for and support veterans and their families within the borough.
OWBVS offers local wellbeing support, transport for medical reasons and organises events for veterans and serving personnel throughout the year.
OWBVS also offers signposting to local and national agencies who can support veterans on topics from mental health to benefits.
Oadby & Wigston Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs
Oadby & Wigston Borough AFVBC meet every Monday (Except Bank Hoildays and during the month of August) from 10am - 1pm at Elliott Hall, 14 Albion Street, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SA.
The aim of the group is to facilitate veterans and serving personnel to meet face to face in a relaxed, safe and social environment to enjoy breakfast and banter and to combat loneliness.
They also hold veteran and serving personnel events throughout the year.
Armed Forces Breakfasts in the borough
Throughout the year we support and host breakfasts for Armed Forces veterans and personnel, offering a chance to relax and socialise in a supportive environment.
If you would like to find out about these events by email, please reach out to communications@oadby-wigston.gov.uk or call (0116) 288 8961 to be added to our mailing list.
Last updated: Friday, 28 February 2025 10:40 am