Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club in Selby

06 August 2019

Olly McClaren from The Escapologist said:

“After hearing that they were looking to organise a regular get-together for ex-military, we were keen to see where we could help. We think this will offer a community of ex-military individuals a valuable and vital opportunity to get together. Team Escapologist already offer a Military Discount, and are proud to be able to support Andy and the group with an inclusive and sociable environment as a small gesture for their efforts to queen and country.”

Andy Wilmer is the organiser and he said:

“The transition from military to civilian life for me hasn’t been the easiest. Whilst serving you are surrounded by like-minded people, who are all on the same wavelength both in a social and a work environment. Whilst serving you have a sense of purpose and have a proudness to be standing shoulder to shoulder with those you serve with and to the Queen and country you take your oath of allegiance to.

When you leave that military bubble, be that by choice or from a medical discharge you lose some of that purpose, but still feel you need to have one. Many people also feel isolated by not being around those who share the same values and sense of camaraderie. I set up the Selby Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club via the national framework to help not only me regain that sense of togetherness, but also to help others that might be finding the transition into, or the civilian world as a whole difficult for whatever reason.

You can take the person out of the military, but you can’t take the military out of the person. This breakfast club aims to help where possible in continuing the bond we once had.”