30 spaces leftOvernight · 2 days
FIREPIT SF102
An evening around the fire for serving and former serving personnel.
- Sat 12 – Sun, 13 December 2026
- 15:00 – 10:00
- Thistleton Road, Thistleton Rd, Thistleton, UK
Free gatherings for serving personnel and veterans
Come and sit by the fire
No agenda. No forms. No cost. Just a relaxed evening under the stars with good food, good banter and people who understand.
Free to attend · Thistleton, Lancashire · All branches and eras
Open to all who served
Every branch, every era — veterans and serving personnel.
Always free
Funded entirely by donations from people who believe in it.
What to expect
Booking is simple and there is no paperwork on the night.
01
Book a free place
Reserve your spot online. It takes a minute and costs nothing.
02
Check the event and arrival details
You will get the date, time and directions to our Thistleton site.
03
Turn up and join us around the fire
Bring what you need for the evening. Food, drink and company are provided.
The last gathering
FIRE-PIT SF101
FIRE-PIT SF101 brought 30 people together at Thistleton for food, conversation and a night around the fire.
Genuine photos from a real FIREPIT evening.
See past eventsNext event
Places are limited and go on a first-come basis. See the event details for what to bring and how to book.
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend?
FIREPIT is for veterans and serving personnel from every branch and era.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. FIREPIT gatherings are free to attend.
How do I book?
Choose an upcoming event, open its details and complete the short booking form. Book one place for each person attending.
Where is FIREPIT held?
Gatherings take place at our outdoor site in Thistleton, Lancashire. See the directions and arrival information before you set off.
See directions to ThistletonWhat about overnight arrangements?
Some events are overnight. The event details will make this clear and tell you to plan to stay the night; bring everything you require to spend the night under the stars.
What should I bring?
Bring a coat and stout footwear. For an overnight event, bring everything you require to spend the night under the stars.
Help keep the fire lit
FIREPIT is funded by donations. Food, fuel and equipment are covered so attendees are never asked to pay.
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