The National Reunion 2025

You are invited to The Forward Trust’s National Reunion 2025, "The Magic of Recovery!"

Whether you are a member of Forward Connect, a graduate of one of our recovery programmes, a client, a member of staff or have an interest or curiosity about recovery then you are welcome to attend.

With inspiring shares, stage talks, entertainment (including a magician) and complimentary food, snacks and refreshments this event is not to be missed!
Date: Saturday 25th January 2025
Timings: 11:00am - 3:30pm
Venue/location: St. John’s Church in Hackney (Hackney Church)

The reunion will feature:

• Special performances
• Recovery shares
• Arts and crafts
• Information stalls from The Forward Trust and local providers
• Free tea, coffee, and lunch
• Plus much, much more!

If you want to attend the reunion, register for your free place by visiting the link below.

Didn't make it to last year’s reunion? 

Highlights from National Reunion 2024

Need travel assistance?

Free travel is provided from The Forward Trust hubs listed below. If you want to reserve a seat on a coach, please email forwardconnect@forwardtrust.org.uk with your full name, contact mobile number and which hub you wish to depart from. Please note that coach spaces are first-come-first-serve. Please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Coaches depart from the following locations:

• Ashford 
• Dover 
• Folkestone 
• Margate 
• Sittingbourne 
• Medway 
• Braintree 
• Thurrock 
• Wickford 
• Southend 
• Hull 
• Liverpool 

Full travel plans will be emailed to you once you’ve reserved your space on the coach.

Event timings

Find the full itinerary for the reunion below (subject to change).

• 10:00 - registration opens
• 11:00 - lunch & creative workshops/stalls
• 13:00 - introduction and first speakers
• 14:00 - entertainment interlude (featuring musical performances and a magician!)
• 14:35 - final speakers
• 15:15 - open mic, serenity prayer, and countdown
• 15:30 - event close