Dr Luke Evans, Member of Parliament for Bosworth, has raised the great work of the Hinckley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) in a question to the Armed Forces Minister.

After being named President of the Hinckley branch of the Royal British Legion, Dr Evans joined the AFVBC at the Hansom Cab in celebration of the Breakfast Club’s five-year anniversary in Hinckley.

Following on from the promise he made when announced as the new President of the Hinckley RBL,  Dr Evans championed the work of the RBL and AFVBC in his constituency and added “I know first-hand from my recent visit how much fun attending the breakfast club can be, and I’d urge any serving member and veteran to give it a go.”

The Hinckley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club meets twice a month – on the second Sunday and fourth Saturday – from 9am at the Hansom Cab, Burbage.

Speaking in the House of Commons Dr Luke Evans, Member of Parliament for Bosworth, asked “I recently had the privilege of becoming honorary president of the Royal British Legion’s Hinckley branch.

“My first engagement was to join the Hinckley armed forces and veterans breakfast club at the Hansom Cab in Burbage for its fifth-year celebration. That amazing organisation helps veteran men and women, providing support, companionship and banter for those who have served.

“Will the Minister thank all those who give their time for such organisations? More importantly, what more can he do to support Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs?

James Heappey, The Minister for Armed Forces, responded “I congratulate the Member for Bosworth on his presidential duties at the Hinckley branch of the Royal British Legion—my own branch in Burnham-on-sea will just about let me make the tea.

“He is absolutely right to draw attention to the fantastic work of veterans breakfast clubs. The Government have supported those through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. I know that that support is as well received in his constituency as it is in mine.”

Anyone who would like to attend can check future dates by emailing [email protected].

You watch Luke’s question and the Minister’s response here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgveishUPN4