Veterans' Outreach Events
Upcoming Drop in sessions
April 2026
- Thu 23rd: 10:00 - 12:30 - (Supported by Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, SSAFA, Veterans with Dogs)
- Thu 30th: 10:00 - 12:30 - (Supported by The Stoll Foundation, Royal British Legion)
May 2026
- Thu 7th: 10:00 - 12:30 - (Supported by Department for Work & Pensions, The Samaritans, The Stoll Foundation)
- Thu 14th: 10:00 - 12:30 - (Supported by Royal British Legion, SSAFA)
- Thu 21st: 10:00 - 12:30 - (Supported by Royal British Legion, Department for Work & Pensions, The Samaritans)
- Thu 28th: 10:00 - 12:30 - (Supported by Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, SSAFA, Veterans with Dogs)
No booking required for drop in sessions. Please come to Chelsea Gate on arrival and you will be directed to the Soane Stable Yard where our drop ins take place.
Upcoming Events
Veterans Outreach: Art with Lorna
Thu 23rd Apr 2026 2.00pm - Thu 23rd Apr 2026 4.00pmGet creative in 2026 at our exclusive Veterans Outreach Art with Lorna session where you will learn the fundamentals of creating round objects.
Meet other veterans from the Tri-Services and Merchant Navy in a relaxed and supportive environment, while enjoy a spot of relaxation and artistic creativity. All equipment & materials will be provided.
Veterans Outreach - Quiz & Games Afternoon
Thu 30th Apr 2026 2.00pm - Thu 30th Apr 2026 4.00pmJoin the Chelsea Pensioners and other veterans for an afternoon of games and general knowledge quiz fun. Held in our purpose built activities centre, you'll be able to enjoy a series of popular games and pit your wits in our quiz alongside other retired military veterans.
Veterans Outreach: Nature walk and guided tour of Kew Gardens
Tue 12th May 2026 10.00am - Tue 12th May 2026 3.00pmChelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach and the Defence Garden Scheme welcomes all older veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy, in receipt of a state pension, to join us for an off site nature walk and tour of Kew Gardens
Veterans Outreach - Off the Canvas Boxing Training
Thu 21st May 2026 2.30pm - Thu 21st May 2026 4.30pmJoin us for our next Boxing Training session with the Chelsea Pensioners and Fighting Chance. We welcome all Veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy in receipt of a state pension to book now for our next monthly non-contact boxing training session.
Veterans Outreach: Art with Lorna
Thu 28th May 2026 2.00pm - Thu 28th May 2026 4.00pmGet creative in 2026 at our exclusive Veterans Outreach Art with Lorna session.
Meet other veterans from the Tri-Services and Merchant Navy in a relaxed and supportive environment, while enjoy a spot of relaxation and artistic creativity.
Veterans Outreach: Regional Members Tour
Thu 14th May 2026 2.00pm - Thu 14th May 2026 4.00pmGuests from our Regional Veterans Outreach network are invited to join us for a Chelsea Pensioner led guided tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This is primarily for veterans from outside Greater London.