Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Armed Forces Community Support South West UK | Battling On Supporting the Armed Forces community since 2012. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://battling-on.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://battling-on.com/news/) - [Plymouth Careers Fair, Supporting the Armed Forces Community in Plymouth.](https://battling-on.com/plymouth-careers-fair-supporting-the-armed-forces-community-in-plymouth/) - Since 2009, British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS), a Community Interest Company, has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces Community (AFC) as they plan for their future careers. Through tailored guidance, events, and employer connections, BFRS helps service leavers, veterans, reservists, and family members make informed decisions about their next steps. Beyond career - [Thrive Together South West New Project.](https://battling-on.com/thrive-together-south-west-new-project/) - This scheme is being ran by Thrive Together South West, please see below for more information about the Space To Grow upcoming project; We really hope you are able to join us for the Defence Gardens Scheme Spring Open Day at Vounder Therapy Garden, Eden Project Drop In Anytime Between 10am and 1pm Wednesday 25th February - [Cancelled event today.](https://battling-on.com/cancelled-event-today/) - Apologies for the short notice, todays StandEasy session at Landrake has had to be cancelled due to staff illness. - [Battling On Veterans Gather to Remember the Fallen and our Dear Friend Bill Brown at our Remembrance Service.](https://battling-on.com/battling-on-veterans-gather-to-remember-the-fallen-and-our-dear-friend-bill-brown-at-our-remembrance-service/) - Back in November the Veterans and Families of Battling On held their own Remembrance service in Landrake. We remembered the fallen, as well as our late friend, Bill Brown. Lest we forget. - [Battling On Launches New Weekly Support Sessions in Saltash — All Members of the Armed Forces Community Welcome](https://battling-on.com/battling-on-launches-new-weekly-support-sessions-in-saltash-all-members-of-the-armed-forces-community-welcome/) - Battling On is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative in Saltash. Beginning this autumn, holding weekly sessions at the Oaklands Community Centre. - [VJ Day BBQ](https://battling-on.com/vj-bbq/) - Please join us on Thursday 14th August at Sir Robert Geffery Hall, Landrake, 1-4pm for a VJ Day BBQ. - [New Veterans’ Sessions – Torpoint](https://battling-on.com/new-veterans-sessions-torpoint/) - As the year progresses, we will continue our Landrake Veterans' sessions. However, as part of our FAMILIES FIRST project, we’re opening up new sessions, allowing even more Veterans and their families to come see us and the exciting activities we have planned. The first new session to be confirmed is at Torpoint Library Hub. These - [Bovington Tank Museum.](https://battling-on.com/bovington-tank-museum/) - The Veteran Committee recently decided to have a day out, and so it was arranged that one of the regular Thursday sessions would become a trip up to Bovington Tank Museum! The gang thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the history, the displays and, of course, the tanks. Here are some pictures to show you just how - [New Projects Funding.](https://battling-on.com/new-projects-funding/) - Battling On has big news: We’ve been awarded grants for three new projects that will continue into 2026! The projects work to both broaden our reach across the Armed Forces Community and strengthen the work that’s already commenced prior. This past year, we’ve been working on the FRESH START project, which aimed to support spouses - [New Website.](https://battling-on.com/new-website/) - We’re incredibly happy to announce that our website has gone through a major overhaul; it’s basically brand new! The design is modern, sleek and definitely suited to our needs. On there, you’ll find a vast array of photographs from previous years, details about who we are and what we do, and pages that signpost to - [Armed Forces Day.](https://battling-on.com/armed-forces-day/) - The weather was very accommodating as a team of Battling On volunteers arrived at Plymouth Hoe for the annual Armed Forces Day event. The day coincided with the launch of Battling On’s new-look website that we’re incredibly proud of. It was a great day for the people of Plymouth to come out and see all - [Service Family Fridays.](https://battling-on.com/service-family-fridays/) - Open to all service families, 9.30-11am, Radford Community Centre, Stockingway Close, Pl9 9JL, Family Fridays, Children welcome. £1 donation. - [VE Day Festivities in Landrake](https://battling-on.com/ve-day-festivities-in-landrake/) - It was a great day in Landrake this past Sunday. To celebrate and commemorate the upcoming VE Day, Battling On helped the Landrake parish to set up an afternoon of fun, food and festivities in the village hall. The pictures attached show the Saltash Air Cadets marching through the village to start proceedings, joined by - [Free Arts & Crafts Workshops this Summer](https://battling-on.com/free-arts-crafts-workshops-this-summer/) - Last year, Battling On and Winning Steps South West joined up with West Devon Art Workshops to host eight Arfts & Crafts sessions at South Hill Parish Hall.We really enjoyed these sessions, and the resulting art exhibition at Callington Library was successful. Due to the feedback, we felt that we had to go again. Previously, - [Laying Down The Line.](https://battling-on.com/laying-down-the-line/) - More work has been done on the Veterans' Model Railway at yesterday's session! We rummaged through all the track we had and fit them where our plan instructed, counting the pieces we were missing. There are a few bits we need to find, but the bulk of it is there! Special thanks to Ashley Lamb - [Veterans' Railway Project Starts Steaming](https://battling-on.com/veterans-railway-project-starts-steaming/) - It's been a long time in the planning and praying stage, but the Veterans' Model Railway is finally ready to begin! The Veterans will have free reign to decide how the railway takes shape, all the way down to the track layout, the railway theme and beyond. With the Vet sessions now taking place at - [Local Community Completes Art Course](https://battling-on.com/local-community-completes-art-course/) - Battling On and Winning Steps South West joined forces in October and November. The purpose was to invite Andy from West Devon Art Workshops down to South Hill Parish Hall for a series of eight art sessions. How did it go? Short answer: Spiffingly. Long answer: The eight-session workshop was split into halves, the first - [Battling On Holds Remembrance Service](https://battling-on.com/battling-on-holds-remembrance-service/) - The wider Merryhue family came together on Thursday 7th November to hold a small Remembrance service outside the countryside hub. We were joined by the Veterans, some of their families, TST staff and students to remember those who gave their lives so that we may live ours today. Father Michael Brown delivered a service before ## Pages - [Home](https://battling-on.com/) - Supporting the Armed Forces community, Battling On offers onsite & online provisions in Cornwall & Devon. We help find the support you need to get back on track - [Onsite Hub](https://battling-on.com/onsite-hub/) - Stand Easy. Supporting Veterans in their transition from service to civilian life. Weekly Social Veteran led Sessions One to One Bespoke Provision Free to Access Covering Plymouth & South-East Cornwall Get in touch To find out more or be involved with our Stand Easy Veteran Sessions, please contact us: Email: Emily@battling-on.com Landline: 01579 384798 Register Now - [Events](https://battling-on.com/events/) - What's On. March 2026. April / May 2026 Stand Easy Veteran Sessions. Join our social hub every Thursday 1-4pmSir Robert Geffery Memorial Hall, Landrake, PL12 5DZ July / August 2026 JulySaturday 4th July–Thurs 9th July-BBQ for the Landrake carnival. 12 until 5pmThurs 9th July–Sir Robert Geffery Memorial Hall, Landrake 1-4pm Bocconoc PrepThurs 16th July–Sir Robert Geffery Memorial - [Grown That Way](https://battling-on.com/grown-that-way/) - Grown That Way. Award-Winning Innovation – Recognised nationally for pioneering sustainable growing and community-led environmental projects. Climate-Smart Solutions – Combining traditional horticulture with modern technology to reduce carbon emissions and build resilience. Research & Education – Working alongside academic and industry partners to develop and share practical growing solutions. Supporting People & Planet – Creating opportunities for - [Contact Us](https://battling-on.com/contact-us/) - Contact Us. We hope you’ve found the information you needed on our website, if not please feel free to contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to hearing from you. Battling On, Merryhue Farmhouse, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7HW 01579 384798 Emily@Battling-On.com Facebook X-twitter Instagram Make An Enquiry Name Email Message Send - [Discord](https://battling-on.com/discord/) - Discord. Connecting with other members of the Armed Forces community made easy with an online platform Weekly Online Sessions Free to Access Covering Plymouth & South-East Cornwall Get in touch To find out more about Discord, please contact us: Email: Emily@battling-on.com Landline: 01579 384798 Register Now ** Please note our Discord Sessions are currently on - [Outreach Support](https://battling-on.com/out-reach-support/) - Outreach Support. Assistance with housing, debt management, employment, and overall well-being. One to One Bespoke Provision Free to Access Covering Plymouth & South-East Cornwall Get in touch To find out more about access to our outreach support service, please contact us: Email: Emily@battling-on.com Landline: 01579 384798 Register Now Battling On provides free personalised mentoring support to - [Fresh Start Project](https://battling-on.com/fresh-start-project/) - Fresh Start. Supporting Spouses or Partners of Serving/Reservist Personnel One to One Bespoke Provision Weekly Social Sessions Free to Access Covering Plymouth & South-East Cornwall Get in touch To find out more or be involved with the Fresh Start Project, please contact us: Email: Emily@battling-on.com Landline: 01579 384798 Register Now **PLEASE NOTE THIS PROJECT HAS NOW - [Alcohol or Substance Misuse](https://battling-on.com/alcohol-or-substance-misuse/) - Alcohol & Substance Misuse. Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. Rehab 4 Addiction Rehab 4 Addiction helps you connect with more than 70 addiction treatment providers located across the United Kingdom and abroad. Find Out More UKAT UKAT- UK Addiction Treament Centres. Drug and Alcohol treatment for Veterans. Find - [What we do](https://battling-on.com/what-we-do/) - What We Do. From our weekly meeting Stand Easy, where veterans can come together in a welcoming social environment, to our newly launched advice and guidance clinic ‘Fresh Start” designed specifically for partners and spouses of active and reservist personnel, discover the range of services that Battling On provides. Refreshing Start Designed to assist spouses or partners - [Partnerships Trusts & Foundations](https://battling-on.com/partnerships-trusts-foundations/) - Our Partnerships. Battling On is a not-for-profit community interest company fully funded via grants. We work in Close partnership with COBSEO, The Armed Forces Covenant Trust, The Ministry of Defence, The Armed Forces Covenant, and The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. We have recently been awarded funding from both The Armed Forces Covenant Trust and The - [Who we are](https://battling-on.com/who-we-are/) - Who We Are. Supporting members of the Armed Forces Community Since 2012 Who We Are Battling On Community Interest Company was established in 2012 to help support members of the Armed Forces who were struggling to make the transition from military to civilian life. Since then, it has broadened to support all members of the Armed Forces - [Policies](https://battling-on.com/policies/) - Policies. Policy Index Anti Fraud Body Piercings Policy Complaints Form Complaints & Appeals Procedure Complaints Guidance Complaints Log & Checklist Confidentiality Policy Data Protection Policy E Safety policy Environmental Sustainability Policy Equality & Inclusion Policy Equality of Opportunity & Diversity Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Fire Safety Plan First Aid Policy Head Lice Advice Sheet Health - [Get Help](https://battling-on.com/get-help/) - Get Help. Don’t suffer in silence, our Outreach support service is tailor-made to suit your needs.Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. Outreach Don’t suffer in silence, our Outreach support service is tailor-made to suit your needs Find Out More Employment Support Job and training opportunities for Armed - [Volunteer For Us](https://battling-on.com/volunteer-for-us/) - Volunteer For Us. Battling On is a not-for-profit community interest company fully funded by grants.Could you spare some time to volunteer?Do you have a skill you’d like to share, or would you be interested in giving a talk at one of our veteran sessions? We’re always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference - [Give Support](https://battling-on.com/give-support/) - Give Support. Battling On is a not-for-profit community interest company fully funded by grants.Do you have a skill you would like to share or give a talk at one of our veteran sessions?Would you like to fundraise for us or make a donation?If you feel you could help or would like to be involved with Battling - [Fundraise for us](https://battling-on.com/fundraise-for-us/) - Fundraise For Us. Battling On is a not-for-profit community interest company, entirely funded by grants.Would you be interested in fundraising for us or making a donation?We are in the process of establishing an online platform to facilitate both one-time and monthly donations. Please visit this page again soon for more updates! In the meantime, there are many - [Useful Links](https://battling-on.com/useful-links/) - Useful Links. Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. The Royal British Legion The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere. Find Out More Defence Medical Welfare Service We support serving - [PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger or Grief](https://battling-on.com/ptsd-anxiety-depression-anger-or-grief/) - Mental Health Support. Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. We Are With You Help with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues in Cornwall. Find Out More The Samaritans If you’re a veteran, serving member of the Armed Forces or a family member and need - [Support For Families](https://battling-on.com/support-for-families/) - Support For Families. Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. Defence Medical Welfare Service Supporting serving personnel and reservists of all 3 services, their dependent relatives and other entitled civilians when they need help during times of ill health. Find Out More Smart Savings We improve the lives of - [Utilities](https://battling-on.com/utilities/) - Housing & Utilities. Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. Shelter Housing options for veterans and members of the armed forces, including local authority homeless help, social housing allocations and where to get help with housing. Find Out More OpFORTITUDE Op FORTITUDE is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant - [Employment support](https://battling-on.com/employment-support/) - Employment Support. Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. Imployable Job and training opportunities for Armed Forces veterans. The journey to a more fulfilling life starts here with imployable. 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