DMWS - North Devon Community

09/10/2026

Are you a family member of a veteran and looking for support with employment?

Our Families Information Session is just one week away.

If you’re a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member of a veteran, we’d love for you to join us and find out more about the employment support available to you.

Whether you’re looking to get back into work, change career, build your confidence or simply explore what’s out there, our session is a chance to find out how we can help.

Tuesday 13 October, 7pm to 8pm
On Teams

Register: https://bit.ly/FamiliesDropIn1310

08/10/2026

Masking and Burnout in Neurodivergent Children (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminar
https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/masking-and-burnout-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-not---seminar

07/10/2026

We are looking forward to attending this event. 😊

Just one week to go until The Big Breakfast at The Barnstaple Hotel.

Open to members of the Armed Forces Community and thanks to kind sponsorship by British Business Forum Kuwait, it’s FREE!

Join us for some great company among other members of the AF Community, free breakfast and the chance to engage with organisations who provide support to the community!

Please register your attendance at https://bigbreakfastoctober.eventbrite.co.uk

07/10/2026

Independent counselling for serving women

With our military expertise, we understand the unique pressures of service life. This service gives those in need a safe space to talk, connect, and feel heard.

This free, confidential support is tailored to service women’s needs and covers:

✨ Stress and anxiety
✨ Loneliness and isolation
✨ Health concerns
✨ Relationship and family issues
✨ Work pressures and more

📧 Self-refer by emailing: [email protected]
📞 Or call our free helpline for support: 0800 999 3697

Thank you to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for enabling us to continue supporting those who serve. To find out more about this exciting project, visit https://dmws.org.uk/seen-and-heard/

28/09/2026

Come along to this great event. We will be attending and are looking forward to it!

🥓 THE BIG BREAKFAST IS BACK! ☕️

Join us at The Barnstaple Hotel on Saturday 10th October for a fantastic morning of breakfast, conversation and connection.

Hosted by The Veterans Charity, The Big Breakfast Networking & Engagement event brings members of the Armed Forces Community together with organisations that provide valuable support, services and opportunities.

Enjoy some great scoff and company as well as the chance to chat with representatives from:

Ferrovial
DMWS
University of Exeter
Root Cause Project CIC
Veterans Voyage CIC
Op Hearth
Veterans With Dogs
and many more.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of British Business Forum Kuwait, attendance and breakfast are completely FREE for members of the Armed Forces Community.

📅 Saturday 10th October
📍 The Barnstaple Hotel
⏰ 9.30am–11.30am
🎟️ FREE to attend — booking is essential

Reserve your place today:
https://bigbreakfastoctober.eventbrite.co.uk

23/09/2026

It’s coffee morning time again tomorrow and we hope to see lots of you joining us for a free brew and some great Company!

14/09/2026

🌺 Craft & Chat – Friday 18th September 🧶✂️

We’re looking forward to getting back together on Friday 18th September! 💛

Our craft project for this session will be crocheting and knitting Remembrance poppies 🌺❤️ for the Fremington Village Green display.

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter, or you’ve never picked up a hook or needles before, you’re very welcome to come along, learn something new and have a go! 🧶 We’ll be there to help and encourage you along the way.

Don’t fancy making a poppy? No problem! 😊 Craft & Chat is all about getting together, having a chat and enjoying some creative time, so you’re very welcome to bring along your own craft project and work on whatever you fancy.

Come along, have a cuppa ☕, a chat and get creative with us! 💛

📅 Friday 18th September
🌺 Crochet & knit Remembrance poppies
✂️ Bring your own craft project if you prefer
☕ Crafting, chatting & good company

We’d love to see you there! 😊