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
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.
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.
Remembrance in the borough
Each November we host a Remembrance Day service and hold Remembrance Sunday parades in Oadby and Wigston.
This year's parades are being held on Sunday 10 November 2024, as below:
The Wigston parade, organised by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC), starts at 10.30am. The parade will travel from Elizabeth Court (opposite Peace Memorial Park) to All Saints’ Church and will be followed by a Remembrance Service inside the church.
The Oadby parade, organised by the Oadby Royal British Legion, will take place at 2pm. The parade will travel from Sandhurst Street car park and along the Parade until it reaches St Peter’s Church, where a service will take place.
A Remembrance Service will also be held at St Thomas the Apostle Church in South Wigston from 10am on Sunday 10 November, with the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial on Blaby Road at 10.55am.
Remembrance Day itself will also be marked with a service, which will take place from 10.50am on Monday 11 November at Peace Memorial Park, Wigston, organised by OWBC. All are welcome to attend.
Community groups or individuals who wish to participate in the parades should contact communications@oadby-wigston.gov.uk so that this can be arranged.
Last updated: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 12:15 pm