Alrewas27 Dec 2025All one big family, says Ride to the Wall founderA community with deep bonds has developed around an annual ride to remember armed forces service personnel. 27 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Arboretum light trail marks WW2 anniversaryThe site's annual winter lights trail will return from 5 December and includes new installations. 29 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Veteran shares post-war mental struggle with KateA former sapper who was rescued from the brink of suicide by the Royal British Legion had an unexpected chat about his recovery with the Princess of Wales.12 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Design contest for memorial dedicated to journalists killed on dutyThe memorial sculpture will be displayed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.2 Nov 202531 Oct 2025Poignant field of poppies tribute opens at NMAA display of nearly 35,000 handwritten tributes was unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum.31 Oct 202527 Oct 2025King Charles visits cathedral and LGBT memorialCrowds of people greet the King who visited Staffordshire for two official engagements.27 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Thousands of bikers honour the armed forces fallenThousands of bikers pay their respects to UK armed forces personnel who have died in service. 5 Oct 202528 Sep 2025Travel advice ahead of annual motorbike rideThis year's event takes place on 4 October, with a service held at the National Memorial Arboretum.28 Sep 202515 Aug 202580th VJ Day service is poignant moment for veteranOne of the last surviving Chindits, Charlie Richards, will attend the national VJ Day commemoration.15 Aug 2025...
