West Lancs Armed Forces Family

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

We are Proud Sponsors of Sophia Hennessy who takes the field tomorrow for Wigan St Patricks ARLFC Open Age Ladies

Here’s how your Wigan St Pats Women line up for tomorrow’s away fixture against Women in Warrington.

📅 7th June 2026
⏰ Kick-Off: 2:00 PM
📍 Crossfields ARLFC
Hood Lane Recreation Ground, Hood Lane North, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1ET

The squad is ready and looking forward to another competitive challenge on the road.

We appreciate the continued support from everyone travelling over to Warrington. Your support means a great deal to the team☘️🖤

03/06/2026

🍺🎉 BEER FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2026 🎉🍺

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with live sport, entertainment, amazing food, family fun and of course… plenty of beer, lager & cider! 🍻

📍 Friday 26th June 2026 – Soft Opening
🕖 From 7PM

Kick off the weekend with our BONKERS BINGO event in the outdoor beer tent! 🎪
Lots of prizes to be won and plenty of laughs guaranteed!

🎟️ Follow the link for tickets!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bonkers-bingo-tickets-1984927446425?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=7c472c6b5959c18a0999c27ad2833b5a7d29f6d3afbd84f09253b1275a197663ff442314483a43152a3394efc2089c4cd1d4f9f469df6c4ece0104a0d26aea1fe6e27512d914fd45bb05be4557a3

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🏉 Saturday 27th June 2026

A huge day of rugby featuring:
🔥 Women’s 7’s
🔥 Men’s Vets Tournament

🛍️ PLUS an Artisan Market featuring a fantastic range of local makers, handmade gifts, crafts, treats and unique small businesses!

🍔 Food Vendors:
• Asian Assassins
• Square Leg
• Movers and Shakers
• Wirachocha Coffee
• Only Scrans / Milkie Bar

🎶 Live Entertainment Throughout the Day:
🎤 Ed Jones
🎷 Elliot Sax
🎸 The Beat Pilots

🎡 Plus:
• Silcocks Fun Fair
• Bouncy Castles
• Face Painting
• Glitter Hair by The Glitter Dream Box ✨
• Kids games & activities
• Raffles & prizes
• Therapeutic station by Aughton Wellness

And of course… a massive selection of beers, lager and cider flowing all day long! 🍺

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⚽ Sunday 28th June 2026
🕘 Kids Football Tournament | 9AM–5PM in collaboration with Southport Athletic JFC

Another fantastic family day with:
🎡 Silcocks Fair
🎶 Live entertainment
🎟️ Raffles & prizes
⚽ Fun & games for the kids
…and much, much more!

This is one weekend you do NOT want to miss! 🙌

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30/05/2026

With our resident SSM Paratrooper currently enjoying the delights of Cornwall, there were concerns about whether the monthly breakfast would survive...

Fear not. The show went on.

This month's operation was led by RLC Chef Sophia Hennessy , who not only understood the assignment but, true to military form, arrived with her own squadron in tow. Efficiency at its finest.

A fantastic turnout at the West Lancs Armed Forces Family Breakfast Morning. Where else can you get free tea, coffee, and a bacon, sausage and egg banjo so substantial that some members had to conduct tactical manoeuvres and cut it into four pieces before engaging?

As always, it was great to see so many familiar faces and have a catch-up with our armed forces community.

We won't be hosting a breakfast next month due to Armed Forces Day commitments, but we'll be back in July, bigger, better, and with enough banjos to challenge even the hungriest squaddie.

See you all soon!

26/05/2026

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WEST LANCASHIRE VETERANS

This coming Saturday 30th May is West Lancs Armed Forces Family NAAFI Breakfast which takes place at Ormskirk Rugby Club 1000-1200

Free Bacon, Sausages, Eggs, Tean and Coffee for veterans, Armed Forces personnel and all families.

We continue to grow our veterans network throughout West Lancashire with 3 Breakfast clubs now fully established and proving popular.

This will be our last one until the end of July because the 3 veterans organisations in West Lancashire will all be busy on Saturday 27th June with Armed Forces day being held at Burscough Football Club (more details to follow).

I'm hoping our new West Lancs Armed Forces Champion Cllr John Gordon will be in attendance this Saturday so he can formally introduce himself. An invite has been sent.

We look forward to welcoming you this Saturday.

Skelmersdale Veterans Association Clair Jane Michelle Louise Turner Sophia Hennessy Paul Hennessy Alan Moore Tommy Hart Michael Sweeney Sue Dunnett West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancs Ark West Lancs Butchers & Diner Mick Jenkinson Cllr Gary Kniveton Reform Cllr Simon Evans

26/05/2026

WEST LANCASHIRE VETERANS

This coming Saturday 30th May is West Lancs Armed Forces Family NAAFI Breakfast which takes place at Ormskirk Rugby Club 1000-1200

Free Bacon, Sausages, Eggs, Tean and Coffee for veterans, Armed Forces personnel and all families.

We continue to grow our veterans network throughout West Lancashire with 3 Breakfast clubs now fully established and proving popular.

This will be our last one until the end of July because the 3 veterans organisations in West Lancashire will all be busy on Saturday 27th June with Armed Forces day being held at Burscough Football Club (more details to follow).

I'm hoping our new West Lancs Armed Forces Champion Cllr John Gordon will be in attendance this Saturday so he can formally introduce himself. An invite has been sent.

We look forward to welcoming you this Saturday.

Skelmersdale Veterans Association Clair Jane Michelle Louise Turner Sophia Hennessy Paul Hennessy Alan Moore Tommy Hart Michael Sweeney Sue Dunnett West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancs Ark West Lancs Butchers & Diner Mick Jenkinson Cllr Gary Kniveton Reform Cllr Simon Evans

09/05/2026

This Sunday, our very own RLC Chef, Cpl Hennessy, will be taking to the field for her first game with Wigan St Patricks ARLFC Open Age Ladies— and we couldn’t be prouder to sponsor her journey.

Not only is she an outstanding chef, but also a dedicated mum who embodies the core values we stand for every single day: courage, determination, resilience, and teamwork.

From serving others to stepping onto the rugby field, she continues to show what can be achieved with commitment and heart.

Good luck on Sunday, Cpl Hennessy — we’ll be cheering you on and look forward to many more games to come! 🏉

21/04/2026

VETERANS COMMUNITY

This coming Saturday 25th April it's the turn of West Lancs Armed Forces Family to host their monthly breakfast at Ormskirk Rugby Club 1000-1200

Free bacon, sausage and egg sarnies plus tea and coffee.

Numbers continue to grow month on month. So come along and enjoy some great old military banter.

We look forward to seeing you.

West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancs Ark West Lancs Butchers & Diner Burscough Football Club Clair Jane Michelle Louise Turner Michael Sweeney Alan Moore Tommy Hart Janet Vickers David Dolan Mick Jenkinson

16/04/2026

I’m proud to support a very special charity event being organised by the DSRFC U10s coaches — a 48‑hour static bike ride held in memory of Raife Ellis, the Tavistock U11s player who so tragically passed away.

My daughter and her husband are taking part in this challenge. Both are RAF veterans, having each served over 12 years in the Royal Air Force, and they understand deeply the values of service, commitment, and standing together as a community in difficult times.

As a parent and grandparent, I cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. What is truly moving is seeing a community come together with compassion and solidarity. The rugby community, like the armed forces, is built on shared values of teamwork, resilience, and support — and this event represents that spirit at its very best.

If you are able to contribute, even in a small way, please consider donating to this important cause and supporting a family facing an unimaginable loss.

Thank you to everyone involved for turning kindness into action.

🚴‍♂️ 48-Hour Charity Bike Ride 🚴‍♀️

We’re coming together as a club for a very special event arranged by the DSRFC U10’s coaches—a 48-hour static bike ride in memory of Raife Ellis, the Tavistock U11’s player who sadly passed away recently. ❤️

Event Details:
📅 23rd–25th April
📍 Devonport Services RFC clubhouse
⏱️ Riders will take on 6+ hour stints in pairs from 6pm on Thursday 23rd

This is more than just a challenge—it’s a chance for the whole club and community to show support and raise money for a cause that truly matters.

💙 Please support by donating to the family’s chosen charity:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ryan-ralphs-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Every mile ridden and every pound donated makes a difference. Let’s come together and make this event something truly meaningful.

31/01/2026

Well what a great morning at West Lancs Armed Forces Family NAAFI Breakfast held at

We were delighted to welcome Chris and Claire Squires who run and they certainly added much laughter along with real truths about how hard it is to run a Veterans Support Hub with no support from Trafford Council.

Attendance today was fantastic. Big shout out to and for adding to the atmosphere.

See you again at the end of February.