Milton Keynes Mayor Joins Hazeltree’s Veterans Breakfast

We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Milton Keynes and 15 veterans from the surrounding area to the Hazeltree Diner on Wednesday 4 November 2026 for our monthly Veterans Breakfast.

Bringing our local Armed Forces community together is something we are proud to do at Hazeltree. Our breakfasts offer a welcoming place to catch up, meet fellow veterans and enjoy the companionship and camaraderie that can mean so much after service life. Having the Mayor join us made this month’s gathering especially memorable.

The Hazeltree Diner ready to welcome our local veterans for a morning of remembrance and companionship.

Coming together in remembrance

This month’s breakfast also gave us an opportunity to support the Poppy Appeal, with much-needed donations generously made during the morning. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed.

With our remembrance display in the diner, we recognised those who have served and remembered those who never returned. It was a fitting setting for a gathering centred on community, shared experiences and support for one another.

Remembering those who served and those who never returned, with Hazeltree’s Armed Forces Covenant proudly displayed above.

A commitment close to home

Hazeltree is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and our connection to the military community is an everyday part of who we are. We proudly employ five veterans and one naval reservist, whose experience and contribution are valued across our team.

Our monthly Veterans Breakfast is another way of maintaining those connections locally. Whether someone wants to share a story, make a new friend or simply enjoy breakfast in good company, we want them to feel welcome at Hazeltree.

Ellsie’s moment in the spotlight

Of course, one guest managed to attract a little extra attention!

Ellsie, one of the assistance dogs who joined us, was treated to a very special “blingy new collar” when the Mayor let her try on the mayoral chain. As you can see from the photograph, she wore it rather well.

Ellsie tries the Mayor’s chain for size. A very special “blingy collar” for a very special breakfast guest!

She did try to make off with it, but can you blame her when it looked that good? We think she made a very convincing honorary Mayor for the morning!

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month

Our Veterans Breakfast takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at the Hazeltree Diner, bringing veterans from Milton Keynes and the surrounding area together.

Thank you to the Mayor for joining us, to all 15 veterans who attended, to everyone who supported the Poppy Appeal, and to the Hazeltree team who helped make the morning possible.

If you are a veteran and would like to come along, contact the Hazeltree team for details of our next breakfast. Whether you are a familiar face or visiting for the first time, we would love to welcome you.