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MCVC Armed Forces Covenant Signing

An exceptional day today at Rotherham MCVC where as an organisation we confirmed our commitment to our veterans in signing […]

27 enjoyed the Rotherham MCVC Breakfast club lunch …

On Saturday 28th Dec 2019 we held our last breakfast club meeting but rather than breakfast we held a celebratory […]

Sally,the raffle prizes, and some hopeful Veterans looking on…..

Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant ……

At last Fridays Christmas coffee morning Lt Col McPherson MBE signed the Armed forces covenant on behalf of the MCVC  […]

Cllr Ian Jones recieves his MCVC plaque …..

Cllr Ian Jones was presented with a MCVC plaque for all the help and support he gives the MCVC as […]

MCVC LIST OF RAFFLE PRIZES

Please find below a lust if the raffle prizes who donated them and the winning tickets numbers ….

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ….

As we approach the end of another busy year for Rotherham MCVC, we naturally look back on the twelve months […]

Free Breakfast at Buzz Bingo Pictures …..

A BIG MCVC thank you to Ann from Rotherham market for paying for breakfast and entertainment for 50 veterans it […]

MCVC Christmas Party Pictures

Below are some pictures of our Christmas party at Rotherham United football club ….. good times was had by all […]

Impact of Project Nova ….

RFEA Newsletter…..

https://www.rfea.org.uk/2019/06/changing-perspectives/?utm_campaign=1210212_Board%20Enewsletter%20November%202019&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Regular%20Forces%20Employment%20Association&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

Rotherham Hospital Open Day …..

Fun and games, learning and tours, at first Hospital open day   Rotherham Hospital is throwing open the doors and […]

The Royal British Legion Poppy Run …..

   Superintendent Russ Hughes is taking part in a Poppy Run if you would like to donate to his Justgiving page […]

Details for Doug Watson funeral …..

I have the full details now for Doug Watson funeral. It is booked for 12.30pm on Friday 22nd November at […]

British Forces Resettlement Services @ Catterick

Please click on the link for details …. https://www.bfrss.org.uk/Events/November-2019/National-Employment-Careers-Fair-Catterick.aspx

Rotherham Remembers ….

Rotherham will stop to remember its fallen this  weekend for Remembrance Sunday. Civic leaders and veterans will gather on Sunday […]

Passing of Doug Watson

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you all that Doug Watson has passed away last night Further […]

Dove and hawks crafts at MCVC ….

I think everyone enjoyed the craft session by Geoff Smailes, where veterans and the families  learnt how to make doves […]

How to Meditate …..

Glenn Haughton OBE MBA (@SEAC_Defence) 01/11/2019, 06:51 Meditation doesn’t take long. Many claim that they can’t do it because their […]

Saluting/paying respect on Rememberance Sunday …..

The RSM of the Army School of Ceremonial (ASC) Anthony Carl Gibson, has passed on the definitive answer on saluting/paying […]

Mayors visit to MCVC Breakfast

Thanks goes out to the Mayor of Rotherham Jenny Andrews and Mayoress Jeanette Mallinder for visiting our MCVC breakfast this […]

Another great craft session at MCVC Friday “Drop In ” ….

This week theme was Halloween cards and yet again those involved haven’t disappointed, the pictures below show some of their […]

Find help by using the Veterans gateway …..

A team of experts can be contacted 24/7 by using the veterans gateway,please click on the link to be taken […]

Team brief for October …..

Please click on the link below to read the latest information from the  Team Brief October 2019 Team Brief_October 2019_presentation_FINAL

Craft classes getting ready for Christmas …..

Week 4 of the MCVC craft classes  and the making of Christmas cards was this weeks theme and I think […]

20th September craft group pictures ….

Looks like another good craft session at MCVC coffee morning …. There will be no craft class this week due […]

Another great craft day at MCVC coffee morning ….

Friday 12th September was week two of the craft sessions run by Jan Smith and Sallyanne Kenny….. looks like the […]

Fantastic energy advice from Liz Lamming…..

I think we all would agree that we had some fantastic energy advice at our weekly coffee morning at Silverwood […]

Craft classes at MCVC off to a great start ….

This week saw the start of four weekly craft sessions at our weekly coffee morning held at Silverwood Miners Club, […]

Mayor of Rotherham’s visit to the MCVC ….

Yesterday 23rd August the Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Jenny Andrews and the Mayoress  Cllr Jeanette Mallinder came to visit the […]

Civic Officers Job Vacancy ….

Job profile The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have […]

Sometimes people says they are fine …..

8 Ways to Really Help a Friend in Need Be Specific in Your Offers of Help. … Don’t Force Your Help on Them. […]

MCVC Summer BBQ raffle prize winners …..

Rotherham MCVC is pleased to announce the winners of this years MCVC Summer BBQ Raffle. Check the list to find […]

MCVC Summer BBQ a great night was had …..

Thank you all that attended the MCVC Summer BBQ and thank you all for all those that had a part […]

Summer BBQ Raffle winners

Please find pictures of some of the raffle prizes winners from last night Summer BBQ Some raffle prize winners didn’t […]

More donated raffle prizes …..

This Saturday is the MCVC Summer BBQ at the Grange Golf club in Rotherham. Raffle prizes have been very kindly […]

More raffle prizes for the Summer BBQ………

Thank you  Ian Jones for donating this print  called the last patrol by David H. Summer BBQ Saturday 10th August […]

The walks come to a close, finishing with a walk round Pugneys Country Park

Well the walking groups came to a close for  a while today, but what a lovely walk to finish it […]

Veterans Outreach Project April – July 2019

So Kevin, what have you been up to lately…. a small tribute to all the hard work and dedication the […]

MCVC walkers in Langold Park ….

Another excellent turnout of walkers for the penultimate walk with help with funding from The Clinical commissioning group, and thanks […]

Summer BBQ raffle prizes starting to come in ……

Summer BBQ Saturday 10th August 2019 at The Grange Golf Club starting at 1700 hrs  …..  

MCVC walk in Rother Valley Country Park

Another walk took place today 15th July this weeks venue was Rother Valley Park ….. From the pictures that Julie […]

Outreach Volunteer First Aid Training……

On Friday 12th July 2019 the Outreach volunteers completed their first aid training below are a few pictures from the […]

An Update from RFEA …..

Please click on the link to see the latest report from The Forces Employment charity https://rfea.co.uk/4EJL-LM32-4B24R7QH40/cr.aspx

MCVC walking Group at Thrybergh Country Park …..

Today Monday 8th July 15 members of the MCVC went to Thrybergh country Park for the 1st of 4 walks, […]

A Kind donation from RUFC ….

A very kind donation of £119 was presented to MCVC today from Rotherham United Football Club. The cheque was presented […]

Van at Healthier Rotherham Event at The New York Stadium

The Outreach Vehicle was out at New York Stadium supporting the HEALTHIER ROTHERHAM EVENT today Wednesday 3rd July 2019 Photo […]

Busy weekend for the MCVC and veterans …..

This weekend saw the MCVC out in force, on Saturday 29th June 2019 we had the MCVC trailer in a […]

Liberating the digitally isolated week 3 ….

Yesterday ( Wednesday 26th June ) was week 3 of the IT training for MCVC veterans and their families. This […]

Van and volunteers out again in Rotherham…..

The weather is a lot kinder today why not pop along and say hello

Armed Forces get 15% off including brand event and sale….

MCVC Van out in Rotherham town centre …..

Volunteers have braved the weather to promote Armed Forces Day The Royal British Legion and the  MCVC why not pop […]

A busy week for the Veterans Outreach Connection Project

This week has seen a busy but satisfying week of support to the counties engagements by the Outreach Vehicle and […]

South Yorkshire Covenant Conference

Kevin Costello, Bill Carroll and Ron Moffett were in York on Wednesday  19th June 2019  attending the South Yorkshire Covenant […]

Discounts and Promotions for Armed Forces day

National Service Memorial service at the NMA …

On the same day the MCVC go to the National Memorial Arboretum there will be a service being held there […]

Summer Party 10th August

Many thanks to SSAFA for the very nice prizes they have donated to our summer party raffle.  The charming broach […]

MCVC Receives generous donation from Rotherham Freemasons

  The MCVC were very pleased to receive a substantial cheque from the Freemasons (Sandbeck Lodge) last night.  The cheque […]

Liberating the digitally isolated

Yesterday ( Wednesday 12th June) saw the start of some MCVC veterans and their families  start to learn  some basic […]

A note of thanks from Marion Flockton ….

Sam and I would like you to pass on our thanks to your members who attended Pauls funeral today. Their […]

A statement from Col Mac …..

Until recently Mark Granger managed the breakfast club on behalf of the MCVC. Having left the MCVC, a highly successful […]

D Day remembered at The Cutler Arms

This event was attended by over 60 people including some veterans and was enjoyed by all who attended, A huge […]

D Day Remembered …..

Members from the MCVC and The Royal British Legion paid their respects at the Normandy memorial in the grounds of […]

Rotherham Armed Forces Day – 29th June 2019

Summer Activities with the MCVC

The executive committee have been working hard to develop a program of activity for the summer for our veterans to […]

MCVC Van and Trailer made the telly !!!!!

The MCVC Van and Trailer and volunteers were on the telly 😀 At the Sheffield Mind Forces event today where the […]

First outing with the Van and Trailer ….

Van and Trailer at the Sheffield Mind Forces Event on our first outing with Trailer and the Van Rotherham MCVC […]

Rotherham Armed Forces Day

Rotherham will be celebrating ArmedForcesDay on 29th  June 2019 with a programme of military demonstrations & family entertainment. The event […]

Veterans Outreach Connection – New Project Manager

  It is with much regret we report that Jim Oakes our Outreach Manager has decided to resign.  Jim has […]

What no coffee morning ??

A reminder to all that there will be no MCVC coffee morning at Silverwood miners on Friday 24th May 2019. […]

D Day Remembered …….

On the 6th June the Royal British legion (Rotherham, Rawmarsh & Parkgate Branch) will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of […]

Mental Health Week

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Veterans Outreach Project – training day for volunteers

Friday the 10th May was the first training session for the veterans who will become the volunteers for the outreach […]

Dance classes come to a close at MCVC …..

For the last 6 weeks veterans and there families have been doing chair dancing with the help of Rotherham community […]

Rotherham citizens advice visit to MCVC

Kirsty Fields from Rotherham citizens advice visited us today at our Fridays coffee morning to give us some non medical […]

Breakfast Club anniversary lunch

A very busy 4th anniversary for the breakfast club  with 33 veterans and family members  swapping their usual full English […]

Outreach vehicle’s first event at Tour de Yorkshire, Doncaster

After all the previous months of planning and preparing, the Veteran’s Outreach Connection vehicle successfully attended its first event. This […]

Veterans Outreach Connection – Project Launch

After 8 months of planning, preparation and effort the Veterans Outreach Connection was officially launched on the 25th May as […]

Mind United 3 Peaks Charity Event

On behalf of Rotherham United to support the EFL partnership with Mind UK John Whitehead and James Mahoney from Rotherham […]

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue visit to MCVC …

A very informative morning at Fridays MCVC coffee morning as we had Chris Craft and Andy Hall from South Yorkshire […]

Sri Lanka tour by SYSCA….

Last year Greg Artell pictured here with his Grandson Charlie Cook, came to MCVC Fridays coffee morning to ask for […]

Computer Training Coming to the MCVC!

The MCVC has been fortunate to attract grant funding from the National Lottery Communities Fund to purchase several palm top […]

Thank you to Tesco…..

  Ron Moffett presenting Carol Sherratt from Tesco, a certificate of participation for kindly donating some Easter eggs for the […]

Sri Lanka – a Memorial service

The MCVC have been asked to circulate the following information regarding a memorial service to honour the victims of recent […]

MCVC Easter Raffle…..

Over the last couple of weeks Sally Moffett has been selling raffle tickets to raise money for the MCVC, and […]

MCVC Summer Party 10th August – Update

Yesterdays note on the food arrangements for the summer party were not accurate. To be very clear the food will […]

MCVC Summer Party 10th August

MCVC will be holding a summer party at the Grange Golf Club on 10th August.  Tickets are limited and to […]

Fraud Presentation pictures

What a fantastic presentation from Andy Foster at Fridays MCVC coffee morning,I’m sure everyone took some valuable information on how […]

Duke of York Community Intiative Award ….

On the 5th April 2019 members of the MCVC went to Catterick to receive this award from HRH The Duke […]

MCVC at The Town Hall …..

MCVC Friday coffee morning last week took place in Rotherham Town Hall following an invite by the Lord Mayor of […]

An Update on Rolling Thunder for Soldier F from Keith Hopkins….. Updated

At the moment there are approximately 10,000 riders turning up for the event. We are meeting part of the group […]

London black cab driver kind donation of £20 to MCVC….

Andrew James Fenwick-Green was in London recently and got a black cab back to the hotel where he was staying, […]

Cancer Save Community Engagement Event

Rotherham MCVC Outreach team attended Cancer Save Community Engagement Event, at New York Stadium. Reaching out and Informing Veterans and […]

Armed Forces Day Press Briefing letter released ….

Resignation of Sharon Lee from welfare officer

STATEMENT Sharon Lee the MCVC Welfare Officer has decided to resign form her position. Sharon is a valued and popular […]

MCVC Summer BBQ at the Grange Golf Club

MCVC SUMMER EVENT – BBQ ON THE 10th AUGUST 2019                     […]

Dance classes get under way at the MCVC Friday coffee morning

Harold Gregory and his carer Vall Allen showing us all how it should be done. Faye McDool from RUFC, looking […]

Breakfast Club 9th March 2019

Today saw 33 in attendance for Breakfast Club. We had a showing from the REME Assoc. and the Yorkshire Vols. […]

DONATION FROM RUFC WHITEHILL GIRLS U15 FOOTBALL TEAM

RUFC WHITEHILL GIRLS UNDER 15 FOOTBALL TEAM       A big thank you to Diane Wright and the girls […]

THE MCVC TRAILER VISITS ROTHERHAM UNITED

THANK YOU. We need to say a few thank you’s after attending the Rotherham United versus Blackburn Rovers match yesterday […]

WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED

WHAT WE DO   |   EVENTS   |   SHOP DONATE Welcome to our February Newsletter. Scroll down for an exclusive 3D fly-through of this […]

VISIT BY THE HIGH SHERIFF OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE

The  High Sheriff of South Yorkshire, Barry Eldred visited the Drop In today. He delivered a very informative presentation regarding […]

Breakfast Club 23rd February 2019

Another good turnout today (30) with the REME Assoc. and the Yorkshire Vols. Assoc. joining in with the banter and […]

THE UK ARMED FORCES VETERANS ID CARD LAUNCHES.

The UK Armed Forces Veterans ID Card Launches Today! The Ministry of Defence launches the new Veterans ID card today which […]

Breakfast Club 9th February 2019

Another excellent turnout for breakfast (36), including 11 members of the REME Assoc. Doncaster Branch and 4 from the Yorkshire […]

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE SUMMER EVENT

Please would you fill in this Questionnaire for the Summer Function. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nwUfSVevaUyFoTwOQMKROXyHUmirGe9BpyCjhh2R9gtUNUtZSjg2RzZSR1BFWDFDUTJHVFMwQVJMOC4u

PRESENTATION TO JUDY DALTON

At the Drop In Judy Dalton gave a talk to the veterans about what Shiloh does in South Yorkshire. Here […]

FLYPAST OVER SHEFFIELD

  Sheffield City Council has released moving interviews with two fresh eye witnesses to the Mi Amigo crash of 1944 […]

MCVC NEWSLETTER JAN 2019

MCVC NEWSLETTER Please click on to the link to go to the newsletter     MCVC News Letter Jan 2019

NEWSLETTER – VETERANS IN COMMUNITIES

  VIC NEWSLETTER You can download the Newsletter and past newsletters from the web site also you can access all […]

Judy Dalton giving a talk on Shiloh – ‘Drop In’ –

Judy Dalton is coming to give the MCVC a short chat about Shiloh. http://www.shilohrotherham.org.uk Shiloh Rotherham is a charity that […]

VISIT THE INDOOR MARKET – ‘TIME TO TALK TEA PARTY’ – Mental Health.

Rotherham Centre (@RothTownCentre) 25/01/2019, 20:02 Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 of us. Time to Talk Day encourages everyone […]

SHEFFIELD IN MIND

Keeping Families in Mind This is a new and innovative service from Sheffield Mind, funded by the MoD, aimed at […]

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY – ROTHERHAM

Holocaust Memorial Day Service   On a bright but very cold January afternoon many veterans and their partners braved the […]

RMBC Press – Helping the homeless

Rotherham Council (@RMBCPress) 28/01/2019, 09:30 In the last two weeks we’ve helped two people into accommodation who’d otherwise become homeless. […]

VETERANS’ GATEWAY

Veterans’ Gateway begins a new trial of proactive call services to support ex-forces community The Veterans’ Gateway, the first port […]

Breakfast Club 26th Jan

A good turnout with some new faces, a very warm welcome to John Moran (ex RCT), Ian Davidson (ex REME) […]

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY – ROTHERHAM

Refugee to lead Holocaust Memorial Day Published Thursday, 24th January 2019 Sile Sabanda speaking at an event At just 10 […]

RFEA UPDATE

Welcome to your update from RFEA Can’t see images? View as web page RFEA News January 2019 Latest news   |   Register   | […]

MAYOR’S INVITE TO THE TOWN HALL 5th April

News Item   Mayors Invite The Mayor of Rotherham has sent an invitation to Veterans to attend the Town Hall […]

WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED

WHAT WE DO   |   EVENTS   |   SHOP DONATE Happy New Year & Thank You to you all. Thanks to YOU we were […]

Letter From General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC, Colonel Commandant

More Here is a letter from our Colonel Commandant to all serving and retired Riflemen. “If you hit a low […]

MCVC & RUCST ‘Rotherham Friends Together’ Project

On Friday 18th January the MCVC welcomed the Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) team led by Jamie Noble the […]

75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY LANDINGS

6 June 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of The D-Day Landings – one of the most remarkable Allied wartime operations. […]

Breakfast Club – First one of 2019

A good start to the year, the first MCVC Breakfast Club of 2019 saw 49 in attendance. A huge thank […]

Deep Background: an ‘online first aid kit’ for journalist mental health

  Introducing Deep Background, from a rather bracing spot in my local park Hello everyone; I hope you’re having a […]

Scammers

Adrian Hunt (Branch Secretary, South Yorkshire SSAFA wish to draw your attention to an incident that happened recently in West […]

SHEFFIELD WW2 CRASHED BOMBER FLY-PAST CAMPAIGN STARTS

A social media campaign has been launched to organise a fly-past for the 75th anniversary of a US bomber crash […]

LAYING OF A PAVING STONE – T.N.JACKSON VC

The T. N. Jackson VC paving stone will be dedicated Saturday 26th January, 10.30, Swinton War Memorial. The Lord Lieutenant & […]

NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM LT COL MCPHERSON MBE

As chairman I thought it appropriate that I spend a few minutes reflecting on last year and looking forward to […]