Horsa Squadron receive Freedom to Parade - March 2025
At a recent Full Council meeting, the ceremonial ‘right, privilege and honour of marching through the streets of the City of Milton Keynes’ was granted to 261 (Horsa) Squadron of the 158th Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps in recognition of the Regiment’s long association with Milton Keynes. We’re proud to support those who serve.
Veterans ID Cards, have you got yours?
A HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.
It’s free to apply.
To apply, you’ll need:
- your service number for your last period of service
- your National Insurance number
- the approximate year you started and ended your service - it does not have to be exact
- a recent digital passport style photo, showing your head and shoulders
You can only apply online if you’re applying on your own behalf. If you’re getting a card for someone else, you must apply by post.
Milton Keynes City Council marks anniversary of accreditation
February marks the anniversary of MKCC being given the Pride in Veterans standard award by Fighting with Pride for the support we give to LGBT+ veterans. Visit their website to find out how your organisation can achieve the award.
Find out about the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme and your legal rights with their PDF guide.
Events taking place in and around Milton Keynes
Armed Forces monthly walk-in, third Wednesday of the month
A safe place to find out about, meet and connect with local support services. Find out more here.
Veterans informal breakfast club events
See our Support Directory for locations and information.
What is a Raspberry Pi computer? Free online webinar - 20 May 2025
Armed forces veterans and cadets are invited to join local forces friendly employer, FormaServe for this free webinar. Register your interest here.
VE Day 80 year anniversary events – 8 May 2025, a shared celebration. Register your event.
On Thursday 8 May 2025 we are encouraging the lighting of Beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace at 9.30pm, the raising of a unique VE Day flag at 9am and, where possible, holding parties of celebration throughout the day in the streets, gardens at home, churches, villages, town halls, pubs, clubs, hotels and all manner of locations throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. Register your event at VE Day 80
VE Day 80 year anniversary events in Milton Keynes
MK Museum, Wolverton - 8 May 2025, 7.00pm–10:00pm (the beacon will be lit at 9.30pm)
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. This FREE event is in partnership with Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council. Everyone is welcome. Find out more on our website.
We will be one of many sites across the UK and abroad lighting our beacon to mark this special anniversary. Enjoy live entertainment on the bandstand, cadet marches, plus food and drink stalls.
Anger management information workshop, Coffee Hall, Wellbeing Hub, 99 Jonathans, Coffee Hall MK6 5DR - 10 May 2025
Following on from the successful PTSD resolution information event in March, join us to find out more about Anger Management and the support available.
Armed Forces Flag Raising event – 23 June 2025, 10am
Our annual armed forces flag raising event, held outside Civic Offices, MK9 3EJ.
Armed Forces Dinner now taking place on 24 January 2026
Black tie dinner event, raffle and entertainment. Postponed until 2026 - more details to follow.
Visit Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction and museum. It was the home of British World War Two code-breaking; a place where technological innovation and human endeavour came together to made ground breaking achievements that have helped shape the world we live in today.
This unique site was previously a vast Victorian estate, where parts including the Mansion still survive, expanding during wartime to accommodate Code-breakers Huts and Blocks.
During World War Two, the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), now known as the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), was based at Bletchley Park. It grew from a small team of specialists to a vast intelligence factory of thousands of dedicated women and men. This extraordinary combination of brilliant and determined people and cutting-edge technology contributed significantly to Allied victory. In tough conditions, they provided vital intelligence and developed pioneering technological innovation that had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the war.
There are many events throughout the year celebrating the contributions of the Armed Forces community.
The site continues to reveal secrets and tell fascinating stories of our national legacy. For more information see the Bletchley Park website or telephone 01908 272673.
Event management
Hosting a remembrance event in Milton Keynes? Please email communications@milton-keynes.gov.uk and tell us about it. We will list all events taking place across MK on this webpage.
Request a temporary road closure
Hosting a street party or public event? You'll need to request a temporary road closure - click here to read more about temporary road closures.
Mayoral attendance
If you would like to request that the Mayor of MK attends your event, please complete the online Mayoral Engagement Application Form.