A VETERAN’S club has been launched in Wallasey to help connect ex-armed forces members to people in the local community.

The Wirral Joint Services Club based on St George’s Road in Wallasey brings together all branches of the Armed Forces, including RFA, Merchant Navy, and members of all emergency services.

The club, which started in March 2022, is run by a group of eight committee members from The Veterans Mess Wirral who say they want the club to be a “social hub” for all those local to the area.

Si Parker, 33, committee volunteer at the Club told the Globe: “We want the club to be utilised by all ages and be a hub for the veterans.

“It’s a place they can sit and talk with like-minded people in a safe environment.”

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As well as helping veterans Si says the club also wants the local community to get involved.

He said: “We aren’t just here to support the army; we are here for the local community as well if they want to utilise the building and come while supporting the local armed forces.”

The club offers those interested the chance to attend Naafi Break on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am-12pm where veterans can enjoy tea, coffee, and toast.

As well as mornings the club is also open on evenings where veterans can make use of the bar and socialise.

Si said: “It’s all about bringing people who wouldn’t usually come out of their houses and may not have a social circle out into the community.

“It’s about breaking that social isolation up and giving people an opportunity to relax.”

As well as sociable events, Si says members can use the club for their own needs.

He said: “It can be hard for veterans when they leave the army and have to integrate back into the normal world.

“So, the club is a safe place that people can come to even if they don’t want support they can sit quietly in a corner and be left alone.”

Those wanting to get involved can contact the club directly at thewirraljointservicesclub@gmail.com or click here.