Groups & Activities

Groups and Social Activities across the borough, brought to you by SAFCO member organisations.

Whether you’re looking to stay active, rediscover that unique military camaraderie, or simply enjoy a quiet brew with people who “get it,” our Groups & Activities page is your gateway to what’s happening across Stockport.

From weekly NAAFI breaks and veterans’ football to our popular monthly breakfast clubs, we provide a wide range of no-pressure environments designed to fit into your schedule. Use the timetable below to find a time and place that works for you, there’s no need to book, just turn up and join in.

Day

Group/Activity

Time/Location

Notes

Contact Info

Monday

Tuesday

SAFCO AF Community Hub RBL Pure Innovations

Weekly, 11:00am – 2:00pm. St Julien Armour Barracks, Greek Street, Stockport

Social group, speakers, Free Hot food and drinks (donations welcome)

Amanda Peers, Maurice Perkins, David Warrington Forces.support@pureinnovations.co.uk Maurice.perkins@outlook.com

Neurodivergent Ex Forces Park Brunch meet up Disability Stockport

Weekly, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Etherow Country Park
cafe

Refreshments to purchase at café, 10% discount for AF.

Gav Jones –
Gavin.jones@disabilitystockport.org.uk

Wednesday

Veterans Walk and Talk

Weekly, 10am – 12pm. Woodbank Park, Offerton

Free Discount drinks in Pure cafe

Paul Lomas

paul.l@safco.org.uk

Thursday

Naffi Break SCFC Community Trust

Weekly, 10am – 12pm. Stockport County FC, Hardcastle Road

Free hot drink and biscuits. Additional food available to purchase

scfc community trust

Friday

Veterans morning at the produce hall Veterans Food Company

Weekly, 10am – 12pm. Produce Hall, Stockport Market

Free hot drink. Food to purchase

Julie Holland –
Julie-holland@hotmail.co.uk

Veterans Football SCFC Community Trust

Weekly, 6pm – 7pm. Power League.

Free.

scfc community trust

Saturday

AF&V Breakfast Club – social activity & peer support

1st Saturday of the month, 10am – 12pm. The Mickerbrook, Councillor Lane, Stockport

Food and drink to purchase

Maurice Perkins –
Maurice.perkins@outlook.com

Armed Forces and Emergency Services Breakfast Club

3rd Saturday of the month. The Bulls Head, Hazel Grove

Food and drink to purchase

David Warrington – hazelgrovesecretary@rbl.community

Meet n Chat

2nd Saturday of the month. The Blossoms, Stockport

Bar Social

John King

johnmking153@hotmail.co.uk