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Welcome to the Armed Forces Community Page

Welcome to the Armed Forces Community page, a dedicated space for all members of our armed forces community. Here, you will find key information, regular meeting dates for military organisations, the latest news and events and links to vital support organisations.

Our Commitment to the Armed Forces Community

On 4 May 2023, Bude-Stratton Town Council formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to providing more visible and ongoing support for our Armed Forces Community. This will include, but not be limited to:

  • the establishment of a Lead Cllr for the Armed Forces in the Bude-Stratton community
  • developing a section on the BSTC website to provide news and information to further the understanding of the contribution the Armed Forces community has made 
  • promoting organisations supporting the AF Community through sharing and linking to social media
  • encouraging the inclusion of AF Community at Town Council events
  • and assisting where possible with the observance of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. 
Armed Forces Covenant
Shalder Hill

Key Meeting Dates for Your Diary

Calendar (for website)

Meetings are held monthly for the Royal Naval Association and Royal Marines Association Bude branches:

  • RNA – First Thursday of the month
  • RMA – Last Thursday of the month

Both take place at the: 

Bencoolen Inn
Bude
EX23 8PJ
Tel: 01288 354694

Meetings for the Bude & Stratton Branch Royal British Legion take place as follows:

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm

RBL Building
Burn View
EX23 8BY

Supporting Organisations

Forcesline SSAFA

Forcesline is a free and confidential telephone helpline, email and live chat service providing support for serving (regulars and reserves), ex-Forces and their families. 

Tel: 0800 260 6767 (9am – 5pm Monday-Friday)

Forcesline SSAFA

Combat Stress

For over a century, Combat Stress has been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues such as PTSD, anxiety and depression. It provides specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict.

Tel: 0800 138 1619 (24/7)

Combat Stress

Veterans Welfare Service

The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) provides professional help and advice to veterans, anyone supporting a veteran, their families and dependants. Types of help include transition from service to civilian life, bereaved families and changes in disablement.

Centurion Tel: 02392 702232

Email: Veterans-UK-VWS-South@mod.gov.uk

Veterans Welfare Service

Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion helps members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families, supporting serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. 

Tel: 0808 802 8080

Bude-Stratton Branch – 5 Burn View, Bude                                                  

 

Royal British Legion

Royal Naval Association

With more than 250 branches in the UK and overseas, RNA is a family of current and former Naval Service personnel, relatives and supporters of the country’s Royal Navy.   

Tel: 023 9272 3747

Email: admin@rnassoc.org 

Royal Naval Association

Bude Surf Vets Cornwall

BSV gives Military Veterans, Blue Lights Services and their families an opportunity to socialise, surf and support one another in an informal and friendly setting, without judgement or questioning. 

c/o Zuma Jay, 20 Belle Vue Lane, Bude

Tel: 01288 354956 
Bude Surf Vets
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