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The Rose RV

The network meets monthly.

Last Thursday of every month. A different Rose-named pub in London. No registration, no agenda, no pressure. Just turn up.

The Format

1800–2200hrs. Drop in for ten minutes or stay the whole evening — it's your call.

The Rose RV is a monthly rendezvous for the Intelligence Corps community. Serving, transitioning, veteran, reserve, or family — if you're part of the Corps Family, you're welcome in the room.

There's no programme. No speakers. No name badges. Just a pub full of people who understand where you've been and where you might be heading. Conversations happen naturally when the right people are in the same room.

Each month we meet at a different Rose-named pub across London — keeping things fresh and giving people a reason to explore. The venue changes. The welcome doesn't.

How It Works

1

Check the Venue

Each month we announce which Rose pub we're heading to. Follow the network for the latest location.

2

Turn Up

No sign-up. No RSVP. No awkward registration desk. Arrive anytime between 1800 and 2200.

3

Connect

Meet people in your corner — whether you're mid-transition, long settled, or just looking to stay in touch with the community.

Who It's For

Everyone in the Corps Family.

Serving & Reserves

Build connections outside the wire before you need them. Meet people who've already made the transition and those who can open doors.

Veterans & Networkers

Stay connected. Share what you've learnt. The value you add to someone mid-transition is often more than you realise.

Family Members

The Rose Network extends to immediate family. If the Corps community is your community, the RV is your room too.

The Rose Trail

A different Rose-named pub each month. Same time, different door.

London has no shortage of pubs with Rose in the name. Each month we pick a different one — a different part of the city, a different atmosphere, a different walk from the Tube. It keeps things interesting and gives you a reason to come back.

The next venue is announced in advance through the network. If you're not sure where we are this month, get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.

At a Glance

Last Thursday

Every month, same rhythm. 1800–2200hrs. Easy to remember, easy to plan around.

London

Rotating Rose-named pubs across the city. Venue announced each month.

No Barriers

No registration. No cost. No commitment. Turn up, have a drink, leave when you want.

ROSE Forums

Structured forums held across the United Kingdom. Invitation-led, low-cost, high-value.

Alongside the monthly RV, the network holds five annual Forums in cities across the UK. These are more structured events — an opportunity to meet members of the civilian network, receive career guidance, and build professional relationships in a focused environment.

Forums have previously been hosted by organisations including Deloitte. They bring together Service Leavers, Networkers, and employers in the kind of room where genuine professional relationships develop naturally — because of who is in it.

London

Bristol

Manchester

Edinburgh

ROSE Buds

Taking the RV beyond London. One region at a time.

The Rose RV started in London, but the Corps Family doesn't live in one city. We're looking for ROSE Buds — volunteer leads who want to establish a similar monthly meet in their region, working in collaboration with the ICA Regional Secretary network.

A ROSE Bud picks the venue, sets the rhythm, and keeps the door open. No committee, no paperwork, no overhead — just someone willing to be the reason people show up. We'll support you with the network, the brand, and anything else you need to get it off the ground.

Find Your Region & Get Involved

See You at the RV

The best way to find out what The Rose RV is about is to walk through the door.

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