Armed forces
The armed forces community includes currently serving personnel, veterans, volunteers and regular reservists.
It also includes people who care for, depend on, or are close family members of these groups of people. The cadets and cadet force adult volunteers are also part of our armed forces community.
We've pledged to make sure that our armed forces community is supported in Barnsley. To do so, we've signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. We've also achieved the Gold Award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Upcoming events
See our upcoming events near you
May
| Event | Date | Time | Venue |
| 80th anniversary Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) Commemorative Service | 8 May 2025 | 11am to 12pm | Barnsley Town Hall |
| 80th Anniversary Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) Celebratory Church Service | 8 May 2025 | 4pm to 6pm | St Mary's Church, Church Street, Barnsley |
| VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations | 8 May 2025 | 11am to 3pm | BHF Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5PN |
June
| Event | Date | Time | Venue |
| Barnsley Armed Forces Day | 14 June 2025 | 10am to 4pm | Barnsley town centre |
| Civic Armed Forces Day Service | 28 June 2025 | 10am | Barnsley Town Hall |
October
| Event | Date | Time | Venue |
| Town Hall War Memorial Centenary | 11 October 2025 | TBC | Barnsley Town Hall |
November
| Event | Date | Time | Venue |
| Armistice Day Service | 11 November 2025 | 11am | Barnsley Town Hall |
| Remembrance Sunday | 9 November 2025 | 11am | Barnsley Town Hall |
Armed forces newsletter
Our newsletter has useful updates for the armed forces community.
Read our newsletter and subscribe to receive it directly to your email inbox.
Veteran's ID card
The application process for a veteran's ID card is now open on GOV.UK.
Armed Forces Community Needs Assessment
We've recently published our Armed Forces Community Needs Assessment.
Get in touch
If you want more details on anything or want to let us know about an event, then just get in touch.