Warrior Military and Veteran Network

21/06/2026

🪖 WARRIOR JULY CHALLENGE — Walk, Jog, Run or Row 🪖

Complete it how you want — walk, jog, run or row.
Complete it on your own or with friends and colleagues.
Feel free to post your achievements and celebrate every mile.

But why join?

• Build routine and resilience
• Connect with others who understand
• Be part of something bigger and help build awareness

Follow the link below, join the group and record your miles.

https://strava.app.link/7n2niKB093b

Join the Warrior Military & Veteran Network this July and log your miles to show what teamwork, community and determination look like.
Let’s make every mile count 💪

20/06/2026

Tesco have once again launched their free breakfast offer for Armed Forces personnel and veterans 💂‍♀️

🪪 Simply present your MOD90 ID Card or Veterans Card at any Tesco Cafe

📆 Valid on Sunday 28 June 2026

🍳 Offer valid on The Breakfast, The Vegan Breakfast, The Veggie Breakfast, Bacon Bap, Sausage Bap, Veggie Bap or Egg Bap

10/06/2026

Good afternoon everyone hope you are all ok?

This afternoon I would like to announce the launch of the Warrior Military and Veteran Network app.

https://veteran-path-support.base44.app

Within the app you will be able to find:
•Self help guidance
•Support organisations all in one place
•Latest news and updates
•Locations and times for our drop-ins
•Contact page
•Live chat area (Subject to admin availability)

The app is only available through the link above.

With anything new there maybe teething problems so if you come across any then please let me know and we can get it sorted.

Also if you have any recommendations for improvement please get in touch.

A supportive community and resource hub for those serving in the military and veterans, offering guidance, connection, and real-time support.

05/06/2026

Afternoon all,

Sorry I’ve been quiet lately, been working out how I can move forward with the support I want to provide to those that need it.

I’ve been developing an app where if you can’t make it to see me in person at one of the drop in days, you are able to get in touch through the app.

Here you can also find self help tips and find contact details to other support agencies.

The app will go live on Monday.

Please look out for it and give it a try. If you have any recommendations for changes, please do not hesitate to let me know.

14/05/2026

Thank you to those who came to The Boat Shop Cafe on Tuesday. It was great to meet Beverly Wild and Kevin again.

Also it’s always great to catch up with the Eastleigh Veterans Centre CIC 16726442 who are there attending their breakfast morning.

Next one will be in a few weeks, look out for the post and hope to see a few more of you then.

If you need anything in the meantime please do not hesitate to reach out.

Enjoy the rest of your week and have a great weekend.

09/05/2026

Good afternoon everyone

Going to be holding another drop-in session

Whether you need a chat, support or just some company, come along and join me.

Date: Tuesday 12th May
Location: The Boat Shop Cafe, Woolston
Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Also will be looking at doing another either Wednesday or Thursday. Please let me know where you think would be best.

Hopefully see some of you next week.

06/04/2026

Warrior Military & Veteran Network
The Warrior Military & Veteran Network has been created to continue the work I started, to bring serving personnel and veterans together through simple, honest conversation. Whether you’re looking for a chat, someone to listen, a bit of company, or guidance and signposting to further support, I’m here.

Each week, I’ll be based in a different coffee shop around Southampton — sometimes in the city, sometimes on the outskirts — giving you the chance to drop in whenever it suits you.

There’s no pressure and no judgement. Just a relaxed space to sit down, grab a brew, and talk.

Keep an eye on this page for updates on where I’ll be and what time I’ll be there.

I look forward to meeting you and continuing this journey of support, connection, and community.

04/04/2026

The Forcer Protocol is a tool used by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to ensure key information is available when we are searching for service veterans who are lost or have gone missing.

It is named after Alan Forcer who suffered with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and debilitating depression following service in Northern Ireland and Kosovo, subsequently taking his own life.

Service veterans, their informal and professional carers, family members and friends can complete the Forcer Protocol form which records vital information in relation to the veteran in case they go missing. We will only access the form and use the information if that person goes missing.

Please follow the link below to register

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

A page about how The Forcer Protocol works in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and how to use it. Operation forcer is useful in helping to find armed forces personnel and veterans who have gone missing.

03/04/2026

Some changes are coming ready to start again.

Going to take a few days but I will be back.

If anyone is struggling and needs to chat please still reach out.

See you all soon

Jason

02/04/2026

This is difficult for me to say, but today the decision has been made to close the Coffee Mate HQ in Havant.
As a result, I have no choice but to close the Coffee Mate Military & Veteran Hub as of this afternoon.

For anyone who would like to understand how this decision was reached, there are videos available on Dan Carter’s page where he speaks openly and honestly about the circumstances and explains everything in full.

To those who kindly donated money to help me build the Military & Veteran Hub, every penny will be returned. Any furniture or items that can be reused will be passed on to those who need them most, ensuring the support continues in another way.

Although the closure of the hub is deeply heartbreaking, this is not the end.

Over the past months I’ve supported people, built connections, and created a space where our community felt seen and valued. That doesn’t disappear because the building does.
Those I am currently supporting will continue to receive that support, and I remain committed to the Armed Forces community.

I will be back in some capacity — but I need a little time to work out what the next chapter looks like. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me, believed in the vision, and walked through our doors.

Your support means more than you know.

Jason