Fighting With Pride
@fightingwithpride.bsky.social
Fighting With Pride is the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, leading the campaign for better support for LGBTQ+ veterans and families.
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HM the King dedicated The LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial #LGBTAFCM, "An Opened Letter", at the National Memorial Arboretum on Monday 27th October 2025.
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HM the King dedicated The LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial #LGBTAFCM, "An Opened Letter", at the National Memorial Arboretum on Monday 27th October 2025.
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Poppy Pathways: Employability Course at @thepoppyfactory.bsky.social, London
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
January 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Poppy Pathways: Employability Course at @thepoppyfactory.bsky.social, London
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
VETERANS PRIDE 2026 is back to LGBT+ History Month
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
January 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM
VETERANS PRIDE 2026 is back to LGBT+ History Month
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
15th Jan 2026 was highly emotional as Lord Cashman delivered the 1st public reading of The Etherton Lecture: Lifting The ban
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
15th Jan 2026 was highly emotional as Lord Cashman delivered the 1st public reading of The Etherton Lecture: Lifting The ban
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
Applications open until noon, Wed 21st Jan
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Applications open until noon, Wed 21st Jan
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
The LGBT Foundation invite you to the first of their Operation Equality, Movement & Well-Being sessions for LGBTQ+ serving personnel, veterans and their families.
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
Movement and well-being for LGBT Forces staff, veterans & family members
Join us online for fun movement and self-care tips designed just for LGBT Forces staff, vets, and their families!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The LGBT Foundation invite you to the first of their Operation Equality, Movement & Well-Being sessions for LGBTQ+ serving personnel, veterans and their families.
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
Community Team Manager for LGBTQ+ Veterans, £38,000 per annum
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Community Team Manager for LGBTQ+ Veterans, £38,000 per annum
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Tickets available for The Etherton Lecture: Lifting the LGBT Ban, at the IWM London, 15th Jan 2026, 19:00-20:00
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
January 7, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Tickets available for The Etherton Lecture: Lifting the LGBT Ban, at the IWM London, 15th Jan 2026, 19:00-20:00
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
We have great pleasure in announcing that from Monday 19th January our new VCW for the Midlands region will be Sharon Pickering
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
We have great pleasure in announcing that from Monday 19th January our new VCW for the Midlands region will be Sharon Pickering
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
We have been made aware of the release of Version 5 of the FRS Scheme Rules dated 28 November 2025.
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We have been made aware of the release of Version 5 of the FRS Scheme Rules dated 28 November 2025.
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
On the 12th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
January 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
On the 12th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
On the 11th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
January 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM
On the 11th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
On the 10th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
January 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
On the 10th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
Exciting opportunity with Fighting With Pride.
Due to a planned departure of our exisiting VCW Team leader, Kenny Bryce, we now have a vacancy for a Community Team Manager and VCW for the North of England.
details and how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Due to a planned departure of our exisiting VCW Team leader, Kenny Bryce, we now have a vacancy for a Community Team Manager and VCW for the North of England.
details and how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Exciting opportunity with Fighting With Pride.
Due to a planned departure of our exisiting VCW Team leader, Kenny Bryce, we now have a vacancy for a Community Team Manager and VCW for the North of England.
details and how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Due to a planned departure of our exisiting VCW Team leader, Kenny Bryce, we now have a vacancy for a Community Team Manager and VCW for the North of England.
details and how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
On the 9th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
9 trustees
If the CEO, equates to the Captain of the ship, then our Trustees are the shipping company! While the Captain steers the ship on its day-to-day journey, the Board of Trustees provide the guiding hand on the strategy and direction of the fleet
9 trustees
If the CEO, equates to the Captain of the ship, then our Trustees are the shipping company! While the Captain steers the ship on its day-to-day journey, the Board of Trustees provide the guiding hand on the strategy and direction of the fleet
January 2, 2026 at 10:10 AM
On the 9th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
9 trustees
If the CEO, equates to the Captain of the ship, then our Trustees are the shipping company! While the Captain steers the ship on its day-to-day journey, the Board of Trustees provide the guiding hand on the strategy and direction of the fleet
9 trustees
If the CEO, equates to the Captain of the ship, then our Trustees are the shipping company! While the Captain steers the ship on its day-to-day journey, the Board of Trustees provide the guiding hand on the strategy and direction of the fleet
On the 8th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
8 Veteran Community Workers
FWP could not achieve what they do for Veterans without the incredible dedication of our small team of Veteran Community Workers (VCWs).
8 Veteran Community Workers
FWP could not achieve what they do for Veterans without the incredible dedication of our small team of Veteran Community Workers (VCWs).
January 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
On the 8th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
8 Veteran Community Workers
FWP could not achieve what they do for Veterans without the incredible dedication of our small team of Veteran Community Workers (VCWs).
8 Veteran Community Workers
FWP could not achieve what they do for Veterans without the incredible dedication of our small team of Veteran Community Workers (VCWs).
A very Happy New Year for 2026 from everyone at Fighting With Pride
As 2025 closes after a momentous year for our LGBTQ+ Veterans we look forward to continuing our campaigns for faster reparations, and increased awareness.
Peter Gibson
Chief Executive Officer
Fighting With Pride
As 2025 closes after a momentous year for our LGBTQ+ Veterans we look forward to continuing our campaigns for faster reparations, and increased awareness.
Peter Gibson
Chief Executive Officer
Fighting With Pride
January 1, 2026 at 8:29 AM
A very Happy New Year for 2026 from everyone at Fighting With Pride
As 2025 closes after a momentous year for our LGBTQ+ Veterans we look forward to continuing our campaigns for faster reparations, and increased awareness.
Peter Gibson
Chief Executive Officer
Fighting With Pride
As 2025 closes after a momentous year for our LGBTQ+ Veterans we look forward to continuing our campaigns for faster reparations, and increased awareness.
Peter Gibson
Chief Executive Officer
Fighting With Pride
On the 7th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
7 Veterans meeting The King
On 27th October 2025 the MoD hosted the head of the UK Armed Forces, King Charles III, for the dedication event of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. #LGBTAFCM
7 Veterans meeting The King
On 27th October 2025 the MoD hosted the head of the UK Armed Forces, King Charles III, for the dedication event of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. #LGBTAFCM
December 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
On the 7th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
7 Veterans meeting The King
On 27th October 2025 the MoD hosted the head of the UK Armed Forces, King Charles III, for the dedication event of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. #LGBTAFCM
7 Veterans meeting The King
On 27th October 2025 the MoD hosted the head of the UK Armed Forces, King Charles III, for the dedication event of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. #LGBTAFCM
On the 6th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
6 Pride Events
FWP visibility is important. To get our message to as many LGBTQ+ Veterans as possible to make sure no-one who qualifies to apply for the reparation schemes misses out. As the deadline for applications approaches, being visible counts!
6 Pride Events
FWP visibility is important. To get our message to as many LGBTQ+ Veterans as possible to make sure no-one who qualifies to apply for the reparation schemes misses out. As the deadline for applications approaches, being visible counts!
December 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
On the 6th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
6 Pride Events
FWP visibility is important. To get our message to as many LGBTQ+ Veterans as possible to make sure no-one who qualifies to apply for the reparation schemes misses out. As the deadline for applications approaches, being visible counts!
6 Pride Events
FWP visibility is important. To get our message to as many LGBTQ+ Veterans as possible to make sure no-one who qualifies to apply for the reparation schemes misses out. As the deadline for applications approaches, being visible counts!
On the 5th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
5 years of FWP.
FWP was incorporated on 19 October 2020. In just a short time over 5 years FWP with Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE have successfully lobbied the Defence Select Committee to order the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.....
5 years of FWP.
FWP was incorporated on 19 October 2020. In just a short time over 5 years FWP with Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE have successfully lobbied the Defence Select Committee to order the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.....
December 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
On the 5th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
5 years of FWP.
FWP was incorporated on 19 October 2020. In just a short time over 5 years FWP with Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE have successfully lobbied the Defence Select Committee to order the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.....
5 years of FWP.
FWP was incorporated on 19 October 2020. In just a short time over 5 years FWP with Craig Jones MBE and Caroline Paige MBE have successfully lobbied the Defence Select Committee to order the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.....
On the 4th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
4 FWP Ambassadors
FWP is a small charity with just a small team operating the day-to-day tasks of the organisation. This year we have brought on board 4 Ambassadors to help share the message of FWP and introduce and amplify our voice to a wider audience
4 FWP Ambassadors
FWP is a small charity with just a small team operating the day-to-day tasks of the organisation. This year we have brought on board 4 Ambassadors to help share the message of FWP and introduce and amplify our voice to a wider audience
December 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
On the 4th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
4 FWP Ambassadors
FWP is a small charity with just a small team operating the day-to-day tasks of the organisation. This year we have brought on board 4 Ambassadors to help share the message of FWP and introduce and amplify our voice to a wider audience
4 FWP Ambassadors
FWP is a small charity with just a small team operating the day-to-day tasks of the organisation. This year we have brought on board 4 Ambassadors to help share the message of FWP and introduce and amplify our voice to a wider audience
On the 3rd day fo Christmas FWP gave to me..
3 Incredible Founders.
Fighting With Pride was born from the incredible conviction of our 3 founders, Caroline Paige MBE, Craig Jones MBE & Patrick Lyster-Todd.
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3 Incredible Founders.
Fighting With Pride was born from the incredible conviction of our 3 founders, Caroline Paige MBE, Craig Jones MBE & Patrick Lyster-Todd.
amzn.eu/d/crV8Ry2
December 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
On the 3rd day fo Christmas FWP gave to me..
3 Incredible Founders.
Fighting With Pride was born from the incredible conviction of our 3 founders, Caroline Paige MBE, Craig Jones MBE & Patrick Lyster-Todd.
amzn.eu/d/crV8Ry2
3 Incredible Founders.
Fighting With Pride was born from the incredible conviction of our 3 founders, Caroline Paige MBE, Craig Jones MBE & Patrick Lyster-Todd.
amzn.eu/d/crV8Ry2
On the 2nd day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
2 Reparation Schemes.
Out of the 49 recommendations from the Lord Etherton LGBT Veterans Independent Review came 2 reparation schemes for the LGBTQ+ Veterans impacted by the ban.
2 Reparation Schemes.
Out of the 49 recommendations from the Lord Etherton LGBT Veterans Independent Review came 2 reparation schemes for the LGBTQ+ Veterans impacted by the ban.
December 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
On the 2nd day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
2 Reparation Schemes.
Out of the 49 recommendations from the Lord Etherton LGBT Veterans Independent Review came 2 reparation schemes for the LGBTQ+ Veterans impacted by the ban.
2 Reparation Schemes.
Out of the 49 recommendations from the Lord Etherton LGBT Veterans Independent Review came 2 reparation schemes for the LGBTQ+ Veterans impacted by the ban.
On the 1st day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
1 memorial.
The 25th anniversary year of the lifting of the ‘Gay Ban’ in the UK Armed Forces was always going to be significant. This year, FWP managed the delivery for the MoD of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial, on time and under budget!
1 memorial.
The 25th anniversary year of the lifting of the ‘Gay Ban’ in the UK Armed Forces was always going to be significant. This year, FWP managed the delivery for the MoD of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial, on time and under budget!
December 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
On the 1st day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
1 memorial.
The 25th anniversary year of the lifting of the ‘Gay Ban’ in the UK Armed Forces was always going to be significant. This year, FWP managed the delivery for the MoD of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial, on time and under budget!
1 memorial.
The 25th anniversary year of the lifting of the ‘Gay Ban’ in the UK Armed Forces was always going to be significant. This year, FWP managed the delivery for the MoD of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial, on time and under budget!
Fighting With Pride would like to welcome the latest members of our Pride in Veterans Standard
#ModeRehabilitation
#EquansUKandIreland
PiVS is a programme developed by FWP
Find out about PiVS
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/pride-in-vet...
See our members here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/members/
#ModeRehabilitation
#EquansUKandIreland
PiVS is a programme developed by FWP
Find out about PiVS
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/pride-in-vet...
See our members here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/members/
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Fighting With Pride would like to welcome the latest members of our Pride in Veterans Standard
#ModeRehabilitation
#EquansUKandIreland
PiVS is a programme developed by FWP
Find out about PiVS
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/pride-in-vet...
See our members here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/members/
#ModeRehabilitation
#EquansUKandIreland
PiVS is a programme developed by FWP
Find out about PiVS
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/pride-in-vet...
See our members here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/members/
South West Region Online Community Cafe
Tuesday 16th December 2025, 18:00-19:30
Join our last Community Cafe for 2025. Ellie will be talking about Operation Sterling, then our usual open discussion space.
Please follow this link to register
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f56bc8...
Tuesday 16th December 2025, 18:00-19:30
Join our last Community Cafe for 2025. Ellie will be talking about Operation Sterling, then our usual open discussion space.
Please follow this link to register
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f56bc8...
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
South West Region Online Community Cafe
Tuesday 16th December 2025, 18:00-19:30
Join our last Community Cafe for 2025. Ellie will be talking about Operation Sterling, then our usual open discussion space.
Please follow this link to register
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f56bc8...
Tuesday 16th December 2025, 18:00-19:30
Join our last Community Cafe for 2025. Ellie will be talking about Operation Sterling, then our usual open discussion space.
Please follow this link to register
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f56bc8...