Local Veterans' Café

News - 3 February 2026

The Veterans’ Café is a welcoming space for veterans to connect, unwind and find support.
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The Café is held in Wakefield Exchange (WX), Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AD.

You can find WX next to Wakefield Bus Station on Union Street, WF1 3AD.

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Dates and times in 2026

Mornings (10:30am to 12:30pm)

  • Thursday 5 February
  • Thursday 5 March
  • Thursday 2 April
  • Tuesday 5 May
  • Thursday 4 June
  • Thursday 2 July
  • Thursday 6 August
  • Thursday 3 September
  • Thursday 1 October
  • Thursday 5 November
  • Thursday 3 December

Evenings (6:30pm to 8pm)

  • Thursday 15 January
  • Thursday 19 February
  • Friday 20 March
  • Thursday 16 April
  • Thursday 21 May
  • Thursday 18 June
  • Thursday 16 July
  • Thursday 20 August
  • Thursday 17 September
  • Thursday 15 October
  • Thursday 19 November
  • Thursday 17 December

For more information, contact: josiepritchard@wakefield.gov.uk

Find more local support on the Council’s website.

www.wakefield.gov.uk/our-people-and-communities/armed-forces-support

Find our information for veterans on health and care services here:

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