29 June 2024

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There will be numerous events marking Armed Forces Day 2024 taking place across the country. Find the nearest one to you by using the map below and scroll through our list to discover what’s happening and where.

 

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Aberdeen29 June 2024

) Aberdeen Armed Forces Day Parade 2024

A parade of serving military men and women, veteran associations, cadet and youth organisations accompanied by local pipe bands and vintage military vehicles march down Union Street from 11:00 , finishing at the Castlegate.

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Aldershot22 June 2024

) Aldershot Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park

Join hundreds of people as they wave their Union flags and sing along in celebration of our troops at Aldershot’s free Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park on Saturday 22 June, from 2-5pm in Princes Gardens. The afternoon’s festivities start at 2pm, when the bar and tea tent open,…

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Andover29 June 2024

) Andover Armed Forces Day Weekend

THIS EVENT IS A CELEBRATION OF THE UK ARMED SERVICES AND VETERANS. WE WILL PROVIDE MUSIC, MEMORABILIA, FLY-PASTS, ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND A SUPER-SPORT STAR EVENT. THIS EVENT WILL BE PART OF THE ARMED FORCES DAY EVENTS HELD NATIONALLY.

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Ashford30 June 2024

) Ashford`s Armed Forces Day

This is a chance for the people of Ashford to say thank you to the troops, past, present and future. There will be a fete with a variety of stalls that will provide information, retail, various charity stalls and games. Further information to follow.

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Ashford29 June 2024

) Headcorn Armed Forces Day

On Saturday June 24th 2023 Headcorn Aerodrome will be taking part in National Armed Forces Day from 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs. There will be the usual airfield activities. Flying training, fixed wing and Helicopter Microlight Flying Parachuting Model Flying As well as some WWII iconic aircraft. There will be a chance…

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Ayr22 June 2024

) Summer Family Fest with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park

Summer Family Fest with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park is a hugely popular family fun day held on Ayr Low Green on Saturday 22nd June 2024 with something for everyone to enjoy. This event incorporates Armed Forces Day with the annual Summer Family Fest and Pipe Band contest…

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Banbury29 June 2024

) Banbury Armed Forces Day 2024

Experience the Thrill: Armed Forces Day Returns in 2024, Bigger and Better Than Ever! Join us in Banbury for a spectacular celebration featuring: A grand Military Parade Drum Head Service Live performances on stage Static Military Vehicles display Rock Climbing adventure Cold War Bunker Tours Small Fairground for all ages…

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Basingstoke25 June 2022

) Armed Forces Day Commemorative Show

Static display of militaria and diorama including ex-military vehicles following commemorative convoy from Southwick House near Fareham, Hampshire. Displays will be put on by groups of military re-enactors of all periods from the First World War to the present day. A free public event based around the arrival at noon…

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Bssingstoke29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Convoy commemorating D-Day 80 Anniversary

Assembly at and departure from this venue. Classic military and supporting vehicles with motorcycle outriders on display at this free public event. The convoy departs at 10 am and will travel via Kingsclere, Greenham Business Park and Newbury Town centre to Hungerford arriving at 12.30 pm approx. A small event…

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Berwick-upon-Tweed29 June 2024

) Berwick Armed Forces Day.

A static event to include Cadet Climbing Wall & Historic Military vehicles, stands supported by RBL, SSAFA etc

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Beverley7 July 2024

) Beverley Armed Forces Day 2024

Beverley Armed Forces Day 2024 will recognise the contribution made from across the armed forces and thank them for their services and sacrifices. This year we are returning to the heart of Beverley, Saturday Market. There will be a particular focus on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Starting…

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Bicester29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day in Bicester 2024

Our annual Armed Forces Day event celebrates all things armed forces, bringing together the community for a wholesome celebration in the sunshine. Join us for a day of demonstrations, marches, food tasting, local business shopping, supporting, relaxing, and a lot of fun for all ages to enjoy and appreciate The…

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Bicester27 June 2024

) Bicester Oxfordshire Armed Forces Day Event 2024

The event will be a blend of military charities, vintage military vehicles, none military stalls, cakes and refreshments. Car parking is adjacent to the event with access to toilets on site. There is a bus service that is frequent within the local area of Bicester Oxfordshire.

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Bicester27 June 2024

) HMP Bullingdon’s Armed Forces Day

HMP Bullingdon’s Armed Forces Day event will be on Thursday 27th June and will have a brass ensemble, vintage military vehicles, military charities, stalls, cakes, and refreshments. There is car parking, access to toilets and a local bus service. To mark the occasion HMP Bullingdon will be celebrating Armed Forces…

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Birmingham29 June 2024

) Birmingham Armed Forces Day Revival 2024

SSAFA have banded together with West Side Bid to organise and run this year’s AFD, to showcase the military associations, cadets and veterans in the area. A parade of serving military men and women, veteran associations, cadet and MPCT accompanied by local pipe bands. There will be various displays and…

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Bishop Auckland29 June 2024

) Bishop Auckland Armed Forces Day

A celebration of the armed forces, including military stands and displays, craft stalls, fairground rides, displays from other organisations and much more.

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Bishop Auckland25 June 2022

) Bishop Auckland Armed Forces Day 2022

A Fun filled family day on Saturday 25th June starting at 10.00am to celebrate our Armed Forces Murphys fun fair is providing rides Sqn Bishop Auckland doing a drill display Air Cadet Stand, HQ Air Cadets Junior leaders staff stand 609 Aux Sqn Regiment and RAF police recruitment stand 34…

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Bognor Regis22 June 2024

) Bognor Regis Armed Forces Day

Bognor Regis Armed Forces Day will be Celebrating the Anniversary of the D-Day landing and our Armed Forces Past, Present and Future. The day will include a Parade from the Bandstand to the Esplanade which includes Cadets, Serving Personnel and Veterans. There will be Drum head and St Barbara re-dedication…

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Bolton29 June 2024

) Bolton Armed Forces Day

The event begins with a short service led by the Vicar of Bolton and then involves a family fun day. Bolton Cadet units will be conducting drills, challenges against each unit competing for the annual Cadet shield. Stalls on display offering an array of information from cost of living crisis,…

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Boston29 June 2024

) Boston Armed Forces Day 2024

The RBL in conjunction with Boston Borough Council will celebrate Armed Forces Day 2024 in the Memorial Gardens, Widebargate, on Saturday 29th June. Through out the Day there will be static displays provided by Cadet forces, Veterans and Veterans charities and hopefully representation from Serving Military Personnel. Come along to…

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Brackley29 June 2024

) Brackley Armed Forces Day 24

Social event for the community. Including Music, Food, Drink, Entertainment from the local community plus lots for the children. Scouts, Sea Cadets, RNLI, Armed Forces stands and events provided.

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Brackley29 June 2024

) Brackley Northants Community Armed Forces Day 24

This is its third year and we are looking to establish the event on an annual basis. We are catering for the entire community, regardless of being Service personnel, Ex service personnel or Veterans, as we are welcoming everyone within the Brackley Northants Community. The day is filled with music…

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Bradford27–28 June 2024

) SHAPE-UK ‘Remember Us’ Armed Forces Day

This year we will continue to highlight the AF services to the Crown and the Commonwealth Contribution in WW1 & WW2 and other campaigns. Our events always recognise the different types of work our Armed Forces (AF) are involved in. We will have a military historian who will display military…

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Bricket Wood30 June 2024

) St Stephen Parish Council Armed Forces Day 30th June 2024

We have been supporting Armed Forces Day for many years, the event is to pay tribute to our Armed Forces. We had last year over 1000 people to the event, we have managed to get the regular army there, this year we will be getting Royal Naval personnel from HMS…

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Bridgend29 June 2024

) Bridgend Armed Forces Day

Bridgend Town Council will be celebrating the military community by holding an Armed Forces Day event in Bridgend Town Centre on Saturday 29th June 2024 from 10.30hrs- 15.00hrs. Building on the success of 2023’s Armed Forces Day in the town, this free community event is suitable for all ages. It…

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Bridgwater22 June 2024

) Bridgwater Armed Forces Day

Bridgwater Armed Forces Day is here to recognise the vital part our Soldiers, Sailors Airmen and Women contribute to the fabric of the Nation, and the part they play in keeping us all safe. The day is for all the family, and includes a wide range of Military displays from…

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Bridlington22 June 2024

) Bridlington Armed Forces and Community Day

Bridlington Armed Forces and Community day has been singularly led previously meaning it has been small in stature due to time and skills constraints. Through an Informal partnership of Martin Barmby Co Ordinator, M.A.S.H, Bob Taylor and Sgt Gordon Moore we are looking to expand the AFCD and include more…

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Brighton30 June 2024

) Brighton & Hove Bandstand Armed Forces Day Concert

Sit back and listen to a glorious afternoon of free music from the Burgess Hill Military Marching Youth Band to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Brighton and Hove 2024 . Brighton & Hove Council are pleased to mark Armed Forces Day 2024 by hosting a Sunday afternoon concert in our…

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Brighton and Hove29 June 2024

) Brighton & Hove Armed Forces Day Celebration 2024

Celebrate Armed Forces Day on June 29th in Brighton & Hove with a fun, interesting and diverse range of activities taking place at Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton the home of Take Shelter WW2 Museum. Come see one of the few surviving examples of a WW2 German General Staff…

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Bromyard29 June 2024

) Bromyard Armed Forces Day

Military parade through the centre of town. Church Service at St. Peter’s Church. Food and entertainment on the town green.

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BURNLEY22 June 2024

) Armed forces day 2024

The residents of healthier heroes and other community groups and charities will hold stalls, for the public to purchase from. All of which will be for a small donation. Many of them are crafts men, so wish to make affordable gifts for the community. there will be craft events, holistic…

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Bury28 June 2024

) BURY ARMED FORCES DAY

Military vehicles, local cadets military vehicles, funfair, Zorbs, football, lots of local community group, together with food.

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Cambridge29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Cambridge Military fair

This will be Cambridge City’s 1st Armed Forces Day celebration and we have a day like nothing seen in Cambridge before. We have requested a fly by and a marching band, there will also be a military village comprising of regular and reserve forces, armed forces associations and support organisations,…

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Catterick29 June 2024

) Catterick Heritage Armed Forces Day

Catterick Heritage AFD will host an event for all sectors of the local community to recognise the good work the Armed Forces community undertakes in defending our nation and keeping us safe. It will bring together forces personnel, families and veterans in a diverse civilian environment and educate the local…

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Cleethorpes29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day North East Lincolnshire 2024

Armed Forces Day within Northern Lincolnshire is held over a ‘whole weekend’ due to the large number of visitors attending, hosted at Cleethorpes and has consistently attracted over 200,000 visitors, which we believe for 2024 will exceed this number given the potential high-profile assets, which are likely to appear. We…

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Coventry29 June 2024

) Coventry City’s Armed Forces Day – Service and Parade

On Saturday 29th June 2024 a Service will be held in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30am followed by a short Parade commencing at 11.30am with past, present and future members of the armed forces community around Broadgate. The event is free and open for all to attend. Expected to attract…

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Crewe29–30 June 2024

) Picnic in the park Armed forces day

This is our third year , onwards and upwards,this year we have a dog display in our arena, military vehicles past and present , crewe brass band , stalls , fairground etc

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Dagenham29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Family Activities Day

We aim to hold family fun day themed around showing our support for and celebrating the armed forces. We will be using the club to hold sporting events throughout the day from boxing sessions and showcases for young people, to running events to our flagship ‘Bootcamp’ a exercise showdown to…

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Denton25 June 2022

) Tameside Armed Forces Day 2022

Tameside’s Armed Forces Day 2022 will take place in Victoria Park, Denton. This free event traditionally opens with a civic luncheon for specially invited ex-service/serving personnel with the Civic Mayor, Councillors, Aldermen and Freemen, MP’s and other civic and local dignitaries. The remainder of the day is hosted from the…

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Manchester29 June 2024

) Tameside Armed Forces Day 2024

Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to say thank you to serving personnel, Reservists and Veterans. The event highlights the contributions that local Service personnel make and Veterans made to the country and to Tameside. The AFD event is open to the public, and provides a varied menu of activities,…

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Doncaster29 June 2024

) The City of Doncaster Armed Forces Day Celebration

The City of Doncaster Armed Forces Day event focuses on the appreciation and support for our Armed Forces Communities past, present and future. The event is Free to attend and held in the easily accessible grounds of Elmfield Park. There will be a Parade from the City Centre passing the…

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douglas18 June 2022

) Armed Forces Day Isle of Man

The Event is for all Veterans serving and none serving personell Parade Lt Governors presentation Family Day for all Displays from Reserves/cadets fair ground evening entertainment Music Dancing

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eastbourne29 June 2024

) eastbourne and district armed forces day

Following the opening by VIp and parade of veterans the day will include live music ,arena eventsthat inc childrens motor bike display team, uk champion husky dog sled show, pipe band, stix drummers, dinosaur race,,combat stress run dog show. side events inc punch and judy, airsoft range climbing wall and…

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Salford29 June 2024

) Salford Armed Forces Parade and Winton Festival Family Fun Day

To mark Armed Forces Day, Salford City Council is hosting a community Armed Forces Day Parade and Family Fun Day. The Armed Forces Parade will be travelling from Dukes Drive Car Park, off Parrin Lane, Monton, Eccles concluding at Winton Park, Dover Street, Eccles. Following the parade, you can enjoy…

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Ely22 June 2024

) Ely’s Armed Forces Day

Ely celebrates the contribution of the Armed Forces past and present, with a large-scale public free event with stalls, entertainment and a parade.

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Faversham25 June 2022

) Armed Forces Making Memories with Age UK Faversham & Sittingbourne

This event is about Making Memories, an exhibition created by family members and veterans who have lost a someone who served our country in or our of battle. People are invited on the day to view the displays already in places and add to them with pictures and stories about…

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Southampton22 June 2024

) Fawley Armed Forces Day Featuring Fawley Show

Fawley Parish Council will once again organise Fawley Armed Forces Day and is joining forces with local event Fawley Show. We will be holding our ever successful event for the 11th year and 2nd year of our partnership Fawley Show ltd. Live Music, Military Vehicles & Stalls, Fun Fair, Craft…

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Felixstowe29–30 June 2024

) Felixstowe Armed Forces Weekend

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces. Our event will be to promote the armed forces and community including their families and cadets. We will be showing military based organisations, serving military displays.

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FOLKESTONE30 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Folkestone 2024 with Air Displays

Folkestone Town Council are proud and delighted to announce that its 13th annual Armed Forces & Community Fun Day will include exhilarating air displays with various RAF display assets including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Lancaster & Spitfire) and Chinook Display Team (TBC). The Leas Bandstand and arena area…

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Friskney29 June 2024

) Lincolnshire Wildlife, Picnic at the Park Armed Forces Day

This will be our third Armed Forces Day at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. In 2024 we will be offering a picnic at the park (bookable in advance). Visitors will be able to walk around the sanctuary and see our range of animals and then sit in our picnic area or nature…

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Gnosall29 June 2024

) Armed Forces day 2024 in Gnosall

We will mark the event with our Branch Logo Gazebo on the sports field. We need attendees with military vehicles. Military uniform persons. Garrison tents all sorts of things required.

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Warrington29 June 2024

) Warrington Armed Forces Day

Warrington Armed Forces Day returns! The North-West’s biggest & best FREE Armed Forces Day festival featuring Armed Forces, Veterans & Cadets stands, stalls, displays and activities. Military vehicles, blank (LOUD!) firing field gun displays, get your hands on all sorts of military equipment. Funfairs, all sorts of food and drink…

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Great Yarmouth29 June 2024

) Great Yarmouth Armed Forces Day

Royal British legion and Gt Yarmouth Civic council, Are proud to present armed forces day. Military Cadet Forces, armed forces charity’s , military vehicles and emergency services. With the Royal Air force Jaguar Cockpit on show. Wilm hold this day on Rambouillet Gardens North Drive Drive Gt Yarmouth. For the…

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Greenhithe22 June 2024

) Greenhithe Royal British Legion Armed Forces Day

We will be inviting local veterans, reservists, cadets and military demonstration teams to join us and meet the local community. The event will also offer the opportunity for cadet groups and the Poppy Appeal to set up stands along with other charities and raise funds.

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Dover25–26 June 2022

) Armed Forces Weekend

Armed Forces Weekend will include entertainment local groups, military bands , re-en actors, stalls and a veterans tent. This is a family event to celebrate our Armed Forces Past and Present, there will be a Drumhead Service and parade on Sunday. Camping is available from Friday to Sunday.

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Hartlepool29 June 2024

) Hartlepool Armed Forces Day

Hartlepool Armed Forces Day is going to be centered around the Heugh Battery and Town Moor area of Hartlepool .The Heugh Gun Battery has been a military position since the 17th century. It was restored by volunteers in the early 2000’s and the Heugh Battery Museum now proudly preserves the…

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Haverhill29 June 2024

) Haverhill Armed Forces Day

Haverhill is the lead town for Suffolk for Armed Forces Day 2024. There will be military vehicles, stalls and entertainment include a parade from the Phoenix Pipes and Drums Band.

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Helston28–29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Celebration Picnic

St Michael’s C of E School is collaborating with other local schools in the area to host the first annual Armed Forces Day Celebration Picnic! Join us for a fun, family focused afternoon, aimed at build links and support networks for all of the children in our community. We aim…

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Hemel Hempstead29 June 2024

) Dacorum Armed Forces Day

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of the 1940s at our Armed Forces Day Celebration! Join us in the park for an unforgettable day filled with music, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Join us for a heartfelt community celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day while…

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Himley30 June 2024

) Dudley Armed Forces Day

Held at the beautiful Grade II listed Himley Hall & Park, the free event runs from 11am to 4pm and offers fun for all the family, including a vintage military vehicle display, vintage fairground rides, Punch and Judy shows and 1940s/50s dance lesson taster sessions. There will also be a…

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Hinckley29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day 2024 – Hinckley

A special service and parade will be held in Hinckley on Saturday 29 June to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces. Organised by the Borough Council in partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community and Churches Together, the event will include representatives from…

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Honingham30 June 2024

) Armed Forces and Dunkirk Service

A service of remembrance to honour those who currently serve in the Armed Forces and to remember those who have previously served particularly in OP Dynamo

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Horsford29 June 2024

) Community Sports Foundation Armed Forces Day

The Nest; Norwich City’s Community Sports Foundations specialist multi sports facility boasting two full size all weather 3g football pitches will play host to its first Armed Forces celebration day with capacity to welcome 1000+ people of all ages. The aim is to produce a vibrant fun day with a…

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Huntington6 July 2024

) York Armed Forces Day

This is an opportunity for the Armed Forces Community and wider members of the public from York and its surrounding area, to come together over a couple of football matches and celebrate the historic bonds the military have with the city. There will be static display stalls from third sector…

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Kelvedon29 June 2024

) The Soldier: An Armed Forces Day Special

“The Soldier” is a new play devised from working with members of the community and armed forces personnel bringing to life life as a soldier and their family. Capturing growing up as an army child, family and community spirit, friendship and the good and the bad times. This is a…

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Kingston upon Hull29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day – Hull

A full days programme will include a military village in Queen Victoria Square and on Princes Dock Street . With support from 150 Regiment in Hull, Hull4Heroes and Veterans organisations from the City the attractions will be family friendly and encourage conversations for all. Princes Quay Shopping Centre providing the…

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Hull29 June 2024

) Hull Armed Forces Day

Displays to include armed forces vehicles from 150 Regiment, veterans organisations information stands, live entertainment from local cadet band and local artistes, children’s workshops, face painting. More information to follow.

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Edinburgh29 June 2024

) BRAVEHOUND – Armed Forces Day Dog Show

BRAVEHOUND’s Armed Forces Day Dog Show is a fun family day which will be an opportunity to bring people together to recognise the amazing service of our armed forces and will include an opportunity to meet the BRAVEHOUNDs, fun dog classes for all dogs, lots of rosettes to be awarded!…

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Leeds30 June 2024

) Leeds Armed Forces Day 2024

Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 30th June, 11am – 4pm, with a free event on Briggate in Leeds City Centre. The day will include a parade, stalls, stands and exhibitions, plus activities for the whole family to get involved with.…

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Leigh29 June 2024

) Wigan and Leigh Armed Forces Day 2024

Join us at Leigh Civic Square on Saturday 29th June as we host a packed Armed Forces themed programme including our town centre parade procession, military displays, vintage vehicles, themed stalls, crafts and a range of family friendly stage performances and attractions.

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Littlehampton29 June 2024

) Littlehampton Armed Forces Day

Come along to East Green for a FREE action-packed day to celebrate and honour those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. There will be spectacular arena displays and fun activities for all the family, including a parade and service, military vehicle displays and a charity fair.

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London29 June 2024

) Woolwch Armed Forces Day

This will be the only major Armed Forces Day in London. It will revive the event in Woolwich on its historic location after 6 years. The units at Woolwich ( the Kings Troop, the Royal Artillery and 1 PWRR are backing the event) and are providing Barrack Field as its…

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London29 June 2024

) Woolwich Armed Forces Day 2024

There will be military and non-military events for all the family. On the miiltary side thb Kings Troop will be performing a Ride Past. The cadet branches for all 3 Services will be involved, with 56 Air Cadets Band performing. As the only major Armed Forces day event in London…

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Lyneham29 June 2024

) REME Museum Extravaganza in support of Armed Forces Day

In celebration of Armed Forces Day, we’re hosting our first ever REME Museum Extravaganza! This fun-filled open day will take place throughout the entire Museum grounds, including the galleries and garden spaces! This event combines the best parts of our previous Armed Forces Day events with a traditional Summer Fete,…

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Maldon30 June 2024

) Maldon Armed Forces Day

Starting at 10 am, we intend to have representations from local army units as well as from cadets, from the Mayor and other civic leaders as well as living history exhibitors. Our approach towards Armed forces day is to highlight the important contribution that our armed forces have made, not…

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Manchester29 June 2024

) Manchester Armed Forces Day: A Big Thank You

On Armed Forces Day, the council invites members of the public and families to come along for an afternoon of fun, enjoy activities and honour the members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their dedication and service. The Armed Forces family fun day in St Peter’s Square will run…

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Mansfield30 June 2024

) Mansfield’s Tribute to the Armed Forces 2024

This annual event in the Mansfield Town Centre is our ‘Thank you’ to all the armed forces, past, present & future, and to recognise the part they play to keep us safe. The day starts with a parade, led by Mansfield District Corps of Drums, followed by Armed Forces Representatives,…

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Merriott25 June 2022

) Armed Forces Day at ARK at Egwood

ARK at Egwood with funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund has is running a year long project to socially engage with local members of the Armed Forces Community. ARK has been engaging with serving personnel, veterans and families as well as partner organisations as in the the RBL,…

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Morecambe22 June 2024

) Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces Day

The Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces Day will be taking place on Morecambe promenade on 22 Jun 24. This year, we are pleased to announce we have a Lancaster Bomber display from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF Falcons.

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Newark30 June 2024

) Newark Armed Forces Day

Live Music, Veteran and Military Parade, Military Vehicles Display, Veterans Reception, Forces Charity Market, Street Food, Children’s Entertainment

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Newark-on-Trent30 June 2024

) Newark Armed Forces DAy

Newark Armed Forces Day is for everyone, there will be a parade, music entertainment for kids and stalls both crafts and also different stalls for armed forces charities.

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Newcastle upon Tyne22 June 2024

) Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event

Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event at the home of the Newcastle Falcons 10,400 seat Kingston Park Stadium. This year we are returning to Kingston Park with the very best rugby teams that the military can offer and will once again put the military, in particular locally based…

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North29 June 2024

) Prudhoe Veterans Breakfast Club Armed Forces Day

We will have stands and activities in the grounds around the legion club , this will include local armed forces, veterans and cadets. We are also hoping to have a parade with a marching band And finish the day with an evening event

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Northrepps29 June 2024

) Northrepps Armed Forces Day 2024

Our Annual Armed Forces Day in Northrepps has gone from strength to strength. To encourage a wide range of interests from community groups in and around Northrepps and Cromer, encouraging all local people to participate. Will encourage local army and airforce cadets to demonstrate skills and provide activities.

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Paignton22 June 2024

) Torbay Armed Forces Day

Hosted by the Torbay Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, This will be the 4th year we have been running this event. A full day of entertainment in the Marquee with Bar, Parade at 11:00hrs from Paignton harbour will kick the day off. The green will be packed with loads…

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Pirbright29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Picnic on the Green

An event to honour and thank our Armed Forces for their dedication to duty, their sacrifice and their service to our Country. A wonderful opportunity for military families to engage with the local community and have some fun. There will be an abundance of free entertainment for all the family,…

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Plymouth25 June 2022

) Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day is a day of celebration and the opportunity for the people of Plymouth to come together to say a big thank you to our military and their families. This hugely popular free event takes place on the glorious Plymouth Hoe, which provides the perfect location for…

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Plymouth29 June 2024

) Plymouth Armed Forces Day 2024

Plymouth Armed Forces Day is one of the largest events in the country with all the Forces Represented. There will also be well attended Vets Village with over 80 Organisations and Charities represented. A full stage and arena programme with military displays and muisc, The day concludes with an evening…

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Plymouth29 June 2024

) Plymouth Armed Forces Day 2024

The Plymouth Armed Forces day is the biggest in the South West with over 40,000 attendees free to attend and is a major highlight for the City. The RAF, Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines have a presence with their own activations and their partners. The Veterans Village has a…

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Pontefract3 July 2022

) Wakefield Armed Forces Day

Wakefield Armed Forces Day is a day of celebration and a real opportunity for the people of Wakefield District to come together to say a big thank you to our military personnel and their families, along with our Veterans and Cadet Forces. This hugely popular, free event will take place…

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Pontefract29 June 2024

) Wakefield Armed Forces Day

Wakefield Armed Forces Day 2024 is a day of celebration and an opportunity for the people of Wakefield District to come together to say a big thank you to our serving Military Personnel and their Families, along with our Reservists, Veterans and Cadet Forces. This hugely popular, free event will…

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Pontypridd22 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Picnic in the Park

This year 22nd June 2024 Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be hosting an Armed Forces day picnic in the park. The event welcomes all members of the Armed Forces community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate Armed Forces day and to showcase the support available to the Armed…

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Ramsgate29 June 2024

) Ramsgate Town Council Armed Forces Day Parade

Ramsgate Town Council will be holding a parade and drumhead service for Armed Forces Day. The Parade will start on Military Road, heading towards Ramsgate Harbour and down Harbour Parade to the turning circle. At the turning circle the parade will stop and their will be a short service. At…

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Redcar29 June 2024

) Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day

Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day event 2024 will take place Saturday June 29th, on High Street, Redcar. The day will officially commence at 10.30am with a parade of military personnel, both past and present, marching along the High Street toward the King Edward VII Memorial Clock for the official…

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Richmond30–29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Richmondshire

Richmond Armed Forces Day is a time to celebrate and express our gratitude to military personnel, their families, veterans, and cadet forces in the region This widely anticipated, complimentary event will be held at various locations around Richmond This family-friendly gathering has something for everyone while honouring our Armed Forces.…

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Rotherham22 June 2024

) Rotherham Armed Forces Day

Rotherham town centre will once again host celebrations for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 22nd June 2024. A traditional parade will start from College Street, followed by a parade inspection in All Saints’ Square, there will be a Service of Worship and speeches to remember those who died, and to…

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Rushden29 June 2024

) Rushden Armed Forces Day

Parade Starts 1pm Alfred Lord Tennyson School, Playground, John Street NN10 9NL   At the Station from Midday-Late Station Approach Rushden NN10 0AW   Stalls & Displays in the Goods Shed, B.B.M.F Flypast* (*subject to availability) Train Rides. Bar & Buffet Carriage Open. Evening Event-Live Entertainment “Neil Richardson & the…

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Ryde30 June 2024

) Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day

There are air assets in abundance, plus more on the ground to interactive and get involved with, as well as a marching parade. There is also more in terms of engagement teams, live demos and of course live acts on stage. We will also be commemorating the 80th anniversary of…

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Eaton Ford22–23 June 2024

) St Neots Armed Forces Weekend

A weekend of entertainment, stalls, food and drink, kids zone, flypast, military vehicles and re enactments. suitable for all the family located on our beautiful meadow and river ouse. This year there will be additional activities to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Free entry. Parking onsite for small charge.

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Salisbury30–29 June 2024

) Salisbury Armed Forces Day

The FREE event in Salisbury Market Place and Guildhall Square will bring the community together to celebrate the Armed Forces. Enjoy fantastic military displays from organisations and meet military charities who will provide information and fun activities for all ages. Younger visitors will have a fab time with the craft…

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Scarborough29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Day Scarborough 2024

Armed Forces Day Scarborough is a fantastic day out for the whole family. The day has a packed programme with flying displays, military parades, local charities and military associaitions. The event will formally be opened at 11:00 with a civic ceremony with Mayor and VIPs. During the day there will…

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North Kesteven District24 June 2024

) Armed Forces Flag Raising and Veterans Lunch

We start our celebrations with the traditional Armed Forces Flag Raising ceremony at our dedicated Flag Pole outside our offices in central Sleaford at 10:30am on the 24th June 2024, with the celebrating past, present and future generations of Armed Forces personnel. Communities from across the District will be invited…

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South Shields23 June 2024

) Badlanders Motorcycle Club Armed Forces Day

A celebration for Armed Forces Day will be held in Bents Park in the form of a Parade and Service prior to the Bad-Landers fundraising event, opening with a cavalcade of around 500 motorbikes along the coast to the venue. During the service their is an inspection of the troops.…

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Spennymoor22 June 2024

) Spennymoor Armed Forces Day

AFD runs from 12noon to 3.30pm but prior is a Drum Head service. Held annually for several years it is extremely well received/attended & organised to show show support to the Armed Forces. Crowd is a mixture of young & old & the programme is designed to attract & appeal…

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Spennymoor18 June 2022

) Spennymoor Town Council Armed Forces Day

The event is a celebration of our Armed Forces personnel and their families. There will be free rides and inflatables, live entertainment, competitions, stalls, catering vans and much more. It is all inclusive and everyone is welcome.

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St Helens22 June 2024

) St Helens Armed Forces Day

St. Helens Armed Forces Day will be held at Victoria Park (WA10 2UE), from 11.00am-4.00pm on Saturday 22 June 2024. It is a free event aimed at all the family. The event will begin with a grand parade of Armed Forces Past, Present and Future at 12 p.m. followed by…

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Stanley30 June 2024

) Stanley Armed Forces Day 2024

The event will be a free, family orientated event, held in the middle of the Town which will support and celebrate the Armed Forces community including serving Cadets and Veterans. The street will be decorated and there will be staging providing entertainment throughout the event as well as mobile and…

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STOKE ON TRENT30 June 2024

) NORTH STAFFS ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS CELEBRATION DAY

Full military parade and drumhead service. Family fun Day. Military vehicles Displays Emergency Services displays. Musical entertainment. Full VIP attendance including Lord Mayor, Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff. Funfair, Military Charity stalls, Information stalls and lots of local business stalls. Free event for all. All proceeds to Military Charities and Cadet…

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Sunderland29–30 June 2024

) Sunderland Armed Forces Weekend

Sunderland Armed Forces Weekend will take place over the 29th & 30th June on Seaburn Park. Timings: Sat 29th: 10am – 7pm Sun 30th: 10am – 4:30pm Entry Fee: FREE Throughout the weekend there is a full programme of events taking place. We have live music, military vehicles, reenactment groups,…

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Swanley25 June 2022

) Armed Forces Day

The Army, Air and Sea cadets will take part in the whole day providing recruitment and information stands, displays and take part in the raising of the Armed Forces Day Flag and parade. The cadets will be inspected by the DL of Kent prior to the parade. There will be…

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Swansea6 July 2024

) Wales Airshow featuring Wales Armed Forces Day

Stage / flag raising / entertainment Road Closure Military march Additional air displays for Armed Forces Day Additional Military themed ground activity for Armed Forces Day Military services reception

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Salford24 June 2024

) Salford Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony

Join Salford’s Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony led by the Lord Lieutenants office and Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor’s office. The event will take place on the front steps of Swinton Town Hall.

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Taunton6 July 2024

) Somerset Armed Forces Day 2024

Biggest Armed Forces Day outside the National event, with over 31,000 visitors in 2023. Large venue with over 200 trade stalls, arena and stage performances all day, supported by regular and reserve units from across the region along with Somerset Cadets, RBL, SAFFA and several other other charities. Army Free…

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Taunton6 July 2024

) Somerset Armed Forces Day 2024

The biggest Armed Forces Day in the country after the national event, with over 31,000 visitors in 2023. Arena and Stage performances throughout the day, over 200 local trade stalls, along with many static vehicle, reenactment groups, Flypasts by the Red Arrows and BBMF. Bands, Free fall parachute display. Possible…

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Telford25 June 2022

) Armed Forces Day 2022

We will have representation from all 3 services. We have a helicopter landing and Military vehicles in attendance, we have RAFA, SAFA representation and the Cadets . Its a free to attend event as we have a lot of Military bases near by and will welcome lots of Military families…

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Telford25 June 2022

) Armed Forces Day 2022

This is an Event for all the residents of Telford to celebrate our Armed forces- we have a large military presence in Telford. We will have representation from all services , Military Vehicles, Entertainment, Kids activities and we are hoping to include an Invictus style games event. We will also…

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Telford30 June 2024

) Telford Armed Forces Family Fun day

Free Family fun day, full of activities for the children, Face painters, arts and crafts and sports activities. Representatives from the Local Cadets. Military and Veterans. Military charity stands. Meet the members of the Armed Forces Covenant. There will also be entertainment , walkabouts and food and Drink

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Gloucester29 June 2024

) Gloucester City Armed Forces Day

This event is the opportunity for the Citizens of our Historic City to honour and thank our Armed Forces for their dedication to duty, their sacrifice and their service to our Country. This includes serving personnel, both Regular and Reserve, Cadets and Veterans. Although there is a specific separate Reserves’…

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Thornaby29 June 2024

) “Armed Forces Day” Thank you To our Armed Forces

we are Celebrating Armed Forces Day in The Last Post and museum to “Thank our Armed Forces” lots going on on the day Bring the family for a fabulous day out there will be Military Vehicules, Reenactors, Visit round our Museum, BBQ (Which is free for veterans, Cadets and those…

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Tidworth25 June 2022

) Tidworth Armed Forces Day 2022

We are celebrating Armed Forces Day on 25th June 2022. We have a variety of arena performances including Tigers Children’s Motorcycle Display Team, Hawkeye Falconry, Extreme Bike Battle (BMX display), Tidworth Military Wives Choir, Covergirlz, various stalls selling their wears and we are excited to confirm our first evening music…

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Trimdon Station22 June 2024

) Armed Forces Family Fun Day

A celebration of the Armed Forces and Uniformed Services, a family fun day for all to join in with free of charge and to celebrate the history of the services and local communities

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Trowbridge29 June 2024

) Trowbridge Armed Forces Day

A relaxed family community picnic day in Trowbridge Park, Cadet Unit displays, veteran associations, charities, dog show, dancing and music on the bandstand.

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Trowbridge25 June 2022

) Trowbridge Carnival Fayre supporting Armed Forces Day

A relaxed family day in Trowbridge Park with Carnival activities, stalls, Cadet Unit displays, veteran associations, charities, vehicles, boot sale, dog show, music, dancing and singing on the bandstand. There will be recognition of UK Armed Forces, at home and abroad, with memories from veterans who have served and those…

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Wallasey29 June 2024

) Wirral Armed Forces Day

There will be a display on the day, local army units coming, with stands and recruitment displays. A mobile assault course, local sea, army, and air cadets. Which are all doing displays. We have a 14th century re-enactment, plus a live band and choir performing 0n the day. We also…

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Nottingham29 June 2024

) Armed Forces Proms in the Park

On the last Saturday in June thousands of people around Britain join together every year to mark Armed Forces Day, a nationwide celebration to honour the work of the British Armed Forces. In Nottinghamshire one of the biggest events takes place in West Bridgford at Rushcliffe Borough Council’s free annual…

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Weston-super-Mare22 June 2024

) Weston Armed Forces & Emergency Services Day 2024

The Armed Forces Day has developed into a must see event that will incorporate displays by our brilliant emergency services. The purpose of the event is to showcase the work of our local Armed Forces Family and 999 responders to the region, and give visitors of all ages the opportunity…

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Weston-super-Mare25–26 June 2022

) Weston Armed Forces Weekend

The Armed Forces Day has developed into a must see two-day event that incorporates a wonderful Air Show and attracts over 200,000 visitors over the weekend and is the result of 12 months dedicated work by the organising committee. The purpose of the event is to showcase the brilliant work…

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Weymouth22–24 June 2024

) Weymouth Armed Forces Celebrations

Weymouth will host a three day celebration in support of our Armed Forces, past, present and future over the weekend of Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th June 2024. Our Armed Forces and Veterans have made and continue to make a significant contribution to our nation and the Weymouth…

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Peterborough29–30 June 2024

) WHITTLESEY ARMED FORCES WEEKEND 2024

SET IN THE LOCAL TOWN SQUARE OVER THE WEEKEND THERE WILL BE 15 MI8LITARY VEHICLES FROM PAST TO PRESENT THEN, INTO THE CHURCH GROUNDS WHERE THERE WILL BE 17 RE-ENACTMENT GROUPS FROM THE BRITISH ARMY FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT ON DISPLAY ALL WEEKEND. PLUS A CRAFT FAYRE OF…

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Windsor25 June 2022

) Windsor Armed forces day

A parade of Veterans, Members of the Armed forces and cadets and Family members. Displays with Military vehicles and equipment on display Rifle ranges, cooking demonstrations. Vintage military vehicles. Military Music displays from Corps of Drums WW1 re enacttors. Food stalls from around the world the forces have served. One…

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Wisbech19 June 2022

) Wisbech Armed Forces Day Event 2022

The event is staged so that the residents of Wisbech and surrounding areas can show their support and gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces past and present. The main display will be at least one full sized Spitfire aircraft coupled with other military vehicles. Stands from Service charities,…

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Wisbech23 June 2024

) Wisbech Armed Forces Day Event 2024

The event opens at 10.00 with the Armed Forces Day Flag raising ceremony. In the display area there will be stalls and demonstrations by Ex-Service Associations , Service Charities and uniformed Cadet Groups. Amongst the exhibits will be service and civilian vehicles some having been used in WW2 and a…

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Wolverhampton29 June 2024

) City of Wolverhampton Armed Forces Day

The City of Wolverhampton Armed Forces Day 2024 takes place on Saturday 29 June from noon to 4.30pm at the city’s historic West Park and promises to be a great day of free entertainment for all the family in celebration of our Armed Forces and all they do for the…

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Workington29 June 2024

) Workington Armed Forces Day

Everyone is welcome to join in our celebrations to celebrate Armed Forces Day. A town parade will start the celebrations at 11am followed by a drum head service in the park, from the park we will march back to the W.R.B.L. Club for lunch followed by a full day of…

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Workington29 June 2024

) Workington Armed Forces Day

Meet and greet Parade through the town Drum head service Return parade to Royal British Legion Social events at the British Legion and food entertainment at the British Legion

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