Foster for Plymouth will have a dedicated marquee on Hoe Promenade during Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, giving local residents a chance to ask direct questions about fostering in the city.
The exhibition and information stall is free to attend. A start and finish time has not been specified in the source information, but the team says everyone is welcome to come along and say hello.
The marquee is aimed at the general public, including anyone who has wondered whether they could become a foster carer. It also sits alongside a human story from Plymouth: Pam and Pete, whose family life after Army service led them to foster more than 100 children over more than three decades.
For visitors planning the wider day on the Hoe, Beehive has also published a practical guide to Plymouth Armed Forces Day.
Fostering questions on Hoe Promenade
The Foster for Plymouth marquee will be on Hoe Promenade as part of the Armed Forces Day event. The team will be available to answer questions about fostering opportunities, what support carers receive and what is expected from people who apply.
According to the source information, Foster for Plymouth is also sponsoring the pre-school entertainment at this year’s Armed Forces Day.
The event gives people a low-pressure way to speak to the team face to face. There is no booking detail listed in the source material, and the invitation is simply for people to come along and meet the team.
Pam and Pete’s story behind the invitation
The event notice is linked to the story of Pam and Pete, a Plymouth couple whose fostering journey began after Pete left the Army 34 years ago while continuing in the Territorial Army.
Pam said the decision to foster felt natural because she grew up as one of nine children and was used to a busy home. Inspired by her sister, who was already a foster carer, she and Pete opened their home to children in need.
The early days were difficult. Pam recalled that some children arrived with very little, sometimes without belongings or clean clothes. She said the experience showed her the trauma some children had already faced.
From the start, she wanted children entering the house to feel part of the family. Pam and Pete had four children of their own, and the two younger children were still living at home when the couple began fostering.
Pam said fostering shaped her own children too, helping them understand different backgrounds and experiences. She also said Pete’s Army background brought structure, routine and stories from different places, which helped some older children imagine a wider world.
What potential carers can learn
Foster for Plymouth says all its carers receive a package of support. The source lists 24/7 support and guidance, financial allowances, Council Tax discounts, training and development opportunities, regular social events and peer support.
The basic eligibility points are also clear. Foster carers must be over 21, have a spare room and be genuinely invested in the wellbeing of children and young people.
Pam’s account is direct about both sides of the role. She described fostering as emotional and hard work, but also said she has loved the journey and never felt isolated because of the support she received from Foster for Plymouth.
She also highlighted the need to understand children’s family relationships. In her words, all children miss their families, and spending time with those families can be an important part of fostering.
Date, cost and who should go
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Armed Forces Day – Foster for Plymouth Marquee |
| Date | Saturday 27 June 2026 |
| Time | Not specified in the source information |
| Venue | Hoe Promenade, Plymouth |
| Cost | Free |
| Organiser | Foster for Plymouth |
| Best for | General public and people considering fostering |
Anyone interested in fostering in Plymouth can visit the dedicated marquee on Hoe Promenade and speak with the Foster for Plymouth team during Armed Forces Day.
Source: Plymouth City Council
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This event preview is based on Plymouth City Council source information and the listed event details for Foster for Plymouth at Armed Forces Day.
- Confirmed the event date as Saturday 27 June 2026.
- Confirmed the venue as Hoe Promenade, Plymouth.
- Confirmed the event is free and open for people to come along and speak to the team.
- Noted that start and end times were not specified in the supplied source information.
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- Plymouth City Council
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- 2026-06-26 09:18
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