<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:49:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[First-ever Veterans' Well-being Hub opens up in Brookside, Telford.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hub, located at Brookside Community Centre , officially opened on Saturday. It comes after a successful £20,000 grant from the National Lottery , and provides a dedicated space for fully accredited, non-clinical support for veterans and their families The team running the hub is comprised of veterans with lived experience and will provide a vital bridge between military and civilian life through one-to-one coaching and community-led sports projects. Founder, Stuart Cook, who served five...]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/post/first-ever-veterans-well-being-hub-opens-up-in-brookside-telford</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de25001847596b2f4ff77e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:37:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5800c2_d5ac51a2f4f74aa0b7ce9ba14fb97ee5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_739,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stuartcook6</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub Officially Opens In Dawley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new community space supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families has officially opened in Dawley. Image credit: Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub (Facebook page) The Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub, based at Dawley House, Burton Street, honours Chris Turley, a former councillor, veteran, and long-time advocate for the armed forces community who passed away in 2024. Developed by Telford &#38; Wrekin Council, Great Dawley Town Council, and Telford Mind, the...]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/post/christopher-turley-armed-forces-community-hub-officially-opens-in-dawley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905c7b45e03ecd0f4bab625</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:51:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5800c2_3e7e5801e3224c8fab0f746826c78682~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stuartcook6</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellbeing Ninja Programme Empowers Young People in Stirchley and Brookside]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Huge congratulations to the young participants of our first Well-being Ninja programme at Funzone, Stirchley and Brookside Parish Council. The programme has helped young people build a stronger awareness of their own thoughts, feelings, and emotions, while also learning how to support their peers through similar challenges. It’s been fantastic to see their confidence and understanding grow — a real credit to everyone involved.]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/post/wellbeing-ninja-programme-empowers-young-people-in-stirchley-and-brookside</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905cf21bb9a5281a8aa72ab</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 08:13:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5800c2_36c880960299440dabf308e7853ab9b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stuartcook6</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honouring Our Heroes in Donnington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ex-Forces to Community team was proud to take part in this year’s Armed Forces Day in Donnington, celebrating and recognising the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families. It was a fantastic day filled with community spirit and appreciation for those who serve. We were delighted to join our partners — True North, Telford &#38; Wrekin Council, and Telford Mind — in supporting such an important event. A special thank you goes to Sue and the team for...]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/post/honouring-our-heroes-in-donnington</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905cfde5e03ecd0f4bac44e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5800c2_cf441d96756d4f059bb060500861bab3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stuartcook6</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honouring Our Armed Forces in Telford and Shropshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, on Armed Forces Day, we at Ex-Forces to Community CIC proudly join others across the country in recognising and thanking our serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. Your dedication, courage, and service to our nation are deeply appreciated. As an organisation founded by ex-forces personnel, we understand the challenges that can come with life after service — and we’re here to help ensure no one faces that journey alone. In Telford and Shropshire, there is a...]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/post/honouring-our-armed-forces-in-telford-and-shropshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905d15207f57e4820895a2b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:23:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5800c2_87dbea789dde404db1dd18faab75f565~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_526,h_526,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stuartcook6</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telford and Wolverhampton Veterans Shine at Bisley Adaptive Shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our veterans had an incredible two days at the Veterans Adaptive Shoot at Bisley, proudly supported by NRA UK. Every participant from Telford and Wolverhampton earned a medal, with many achieving top-10 finishes. Some standout performances included: Stuart, our CEO – 2nd in the advanced shoot and 2nd overall. Volunteer coach William Hargreaves – 3rd in the snap shoot and 3rd overall. Veteran Nathan Beddoes – 1st in the advancing shoot and 4th overall. Veteran Christopher Smith – 2nd in the...]]></description><link>https://www.exforcestocomunity.com/post/telford-and-wolverhampton-veterans-shine-at-bisley-adaptive-shoot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6905d2f007f57e4820895d52</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5800c2_fab27821a7cc4b7bb1eac8bedf50ea1f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>stuartcook6</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>