Veterans In Communities

Veterans In Communities Veterans In Communities (VIC) is an ex-services charity based in East Lancashire. VIC supports ex-se Welcome to the Veterans In Communities group.

VIC was established in 2012 to support those who have served in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, Emergency services and their families. VIC offers a range of activities and a means to share our experiences with others that may be experiencing some difficulties in settling down into civilian life or have made the adjustment and want to help who haven’t yet. This page allows our

members to get our latest news. Feel free to let ‘us’ know what’s happening in your area, upload your pictures and share your views. Though your views are important, please do not post unsuitable content and images, links that are non-specific to VIC. Any information deemed unsuitable to the page will be removed by admin. Remember though…. Be polite, write diplomatically, even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness!!

🌄 Sunday morning well spent! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️It was an early start for some of our staff, volunteers and trustees this morning —...
06/09/2026

🌄 Sunday morning well spent! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

It was an early start for some of our staff, volunteers and trustees this morning — and by early, we mean 7am! 😱 Definitely no Sunday lie-in for this lot!

Each year, Veterans in Communities is asked to lend a helping hand with the Rossendale Round the Hills walk — a gruelling 14 or 18-mile hike taking in some of the most stunning scenery our valley has to offer.

This morning, Ops Manager Phil Speddy was joined by Amy Thompson, Dave Whitehurst and Paul Nixon, who bravely sacrificed their Sunday morning lie-ins to help marshal the car park at Marl Pits, where the walkers set off.

Also lending a hand were VIC trustees Bob Smethurst and Alan Woods. 👏🏻

It’s a brilliant example of what Veterans in Communities is all about — veterans supporting and giving back to the communities around us. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their Sunday morning to help out. You’ve done us proud!

Now… who’s volunteering for the 14-mile walk next year? 😉

🍞 Free Bread Available Today 🍞Thanks to a collection from The Raft Foundation - Rossendale's Foodbank, we've got a fanta...
03/09/2026

🍞 Free Bread Available Today 🍞

Thanks to a collection from The Raft Foundation - Rossendale's Foodbank, we've got a fantastic selection of fresh breads available today.

If you're local and could make use of a couple of loaves for yourself or your family, please feel free to pop into:

📍 The VIC Centre
12 Bury Road
Haslingden
BB4 5PL

There's no charge, and everyone is welcome.

🛍️ Please bring a bag with you, as unfortunately we don't have any spare bags available.

Feel free to share this post so we can help make sure the bread reaches local families who can benefit from it. ❤️

The VIC Centre, Haslingden will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.We are still available for contact!
28/08/2026

The VIC Centre, Haslingden will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.
We are still available for contact!

The VIC Centre, Haslingden & Accrington Arndale will be closed this Friday 21st August. We are still available for conta...
19/08/2026

The VIC Centre, Haslingden & Accrington Arndale will be closed this Friday 21st August. We are still available for contact!

A final farewell service for Russell Pilkington will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road BB5 6HA, on Monday ...
19/08/2026

A final farewell service for Russell Pilkington will be held at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road BB5 6HA, on Monday 24th August at 11.40 am followed by internment in the cemetery grounds. Bright clothes please to reflect Russ’s colourful personality.
We ask all military veterans and VIC members to parade for a guard of honour for Russell at 1130hrs as a mark of respect, Veterans In Communities will be parading our Standard and if other standards wish to attend that will be great. Let us all say farewell to our Brother Russel who has finished his final 'Stag'. The VIC minibus will be leaving the head office in Haslingden at 1100hrs for those that need.

A Simple Donation Could Change a Veteran's LifeWe're currently seeking two or three mobility scooters to support veteran...
14/08/2026

A Simple Donation Could Change a Veteran's Life

We're currently seeking two or three mobility scooters to support veterans throughout Lancashire and the surrounding areas.

Many veterans struggle with mobility and independence, and a donated scooter can make a world of difference.

We are grateful for all offers of support, however scooters must be in fully serviceable condition. Sadly, we cannot accept scooters that are broken or require maintenance.

If you have a mobility scooter that is no longer being used, please consider donating it to help a veteran regain their freedom and confidence.

Together, we can make a real difference.

Please contact us if you can help.
e. [email protected]
p. 01706 833180

12/08/2026

It was a great Friday at Veterans In Communities Accrington Drop-in and we were joined by a contingent from the Corps of the Royal Engineers and a number of Guardsmen. As you can imagine the banter was fierce and the brews were hot (Even cake and biscuits) and everyone had the mick taken out of them, happy Gentlemen of the Corp.

The VIC team is at Trawden Agricultural Show today. Its always a great day! Come say hi if your here or why not call in ...
09/08/2026

The VIC team is at Trawden Agricultural Show today. Its always a great day! Come say hi if your here or why not call in and take a look around if youre local.

📢 Our July VIC Newsletter is out now!It’s filled with charity updates, funding news, community partnerships, veteran sup...
07/08/2026

📢 Our July VIC Newsletter is out now!

It’s filled with charity updates, funding news, community partnerships, veteran support stories, creative and wellbeing activities.

As with all our monthly newsletters, please feel free to share. If you'd like to get involved, or if you think someone might benefit from any of the services we offer, please contact the office on 01706 833180 or email [email protected]

If you'd like to learn more about the support and services we provide, we're always here to help:

📞 01706 833180
📧 [email protected]

Read the latest newsletter here:
👉https://www.veteransincommunities.org/newsletters.htm

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Haslingden

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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