Free challenge opportunity for local employees/employers

Develop confidence, teamwork and personal resilience by taking up this exciting opportunity - date available in March 2026, click here to find out more and book. Learn skills which can be directly applied in the workplace. Participants will work in teams to solve a range of mental and physical challenges set by Army units from across the South East. It provides an opportunity for you to learn and develop personal skills and approaches. 

Cadets get funding to boost numbers

The Government have announced a drive to increase cadets numbers by 30% by 2030. Find out more about how and the funding that has been awarded. 

Cadet adult instructors are needed. Could you help?

If you are interested in becoming an adult instructor, contact your local cadet group or Cadet Force Volunteers for details. 

Horsa Squadron receive Freedom to Parade

At a Full Council meeting in March, 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.

Events taking place in and around Milton Keynes

Armed Forces free monthly walk-in sessions

Our Armed Forces hub events offer a safe, central space where the forces community can connect, access free advice, and link up with local services. Join us at the Blue Light hub on the remaining dates for 2025 and check our 2026 event schedule for future session dates. If free return travel assistance is required please request it here.

In July 2025, we celebrated the first anniversary of the Armed Forces Walk-in at the Blue Light Hub with a fantastic turnout—over 107 attendees from the local Armed Forces community and supporting organisations.

Veterans informal breakfast club events

See our Support Directory for locations and information.

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 are happy to list events taking place across MK on this webpage.

Request a temporary road closure

Hosting a street party or picnic with family, friends and neighbours or a public event?  You'll need to request a temporary road closure - click here to read more about temporary road closures. If you are organising a street party and need a road to be closed, please contact streetworks@milton-keynes.gov.uk. Its important roads are closed formally and emergency services and transport operators are given ample notice for safety reasons.  

You will also need to:

• send us any copies of letters issued to local residents and businesses.
• maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times.
• ensure access to and from people’s properties is allowed at all times.

Funding for events

Find out about applying for community event funding at Home | The National Lottery Community Fund

Mayoral attendance

If you would like to request that the Mayor of MK attends your event, please complete the online Mayoral Engagement Application Form.