EVENTS
Armed Forces Day Across the Country
A sample of the many fantastic events to celebrate this special day.
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Host City: Cardiff Cardiff is proud to host the Armed Forces Day 2010 celebration of our
Armed Forces. The day will begin with the pomp and spectacle of a military parade setting out from Cardiff Castle in the heart of the city at 11:00 to Cardiff Bay and waterfront, where a range of events, activities and artistic performances will be staged on land, sea and air to entertain visitors throughout the day. The parade will feature over 1,500 personnel, which includes current servicemen and women, veterans and cadets, along with a number of marching bands. After taking the salute in front of the magnificent Wales Millennium Centre, the parade will join VIPs and spectators in the arena of Roald Dahl Plass at noon for a Drumhead Service, a centuries-old traditional ceremony more commonly conducted in the field during armed conflict. This will finish with a fly-over by the historic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will also be displays and exhibitions
from the Royal Marines Commando Display and the opportunity to go aboard the impressive HMS Kent frigate which will be docked in nearby Roath Basin. Veterans can meet up and reminisce over refreshments in a designated Campaign Reunion Centre. Singing sensations drawn from the
services will take to the stage from 17:45 to thrill the crowds into the late evening. The Soldiers will be headlining, a vocal trio of serving British Army Soldiers who have seen active service in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan. They will be supported by the nation’s favourite choir, Only Men Aloud, whose
fresh, dynamic approach to the traditional Welsh male choirs saw them triumph in BBC’s Last Choir Standing competition and land a major record deal with Universal Music. There will be a fitting finale of fireworks over Cardiff Bay at 22:00 that will leave a lasting impression of a true day of celebration. For more information visit
www.armedforcesdaycardiff.co.uk
created. Veterans and members of the Armed Forces will have access to special discounts on the day throughout the city on production of ID or Veterans Badges. Albert Square and Piccadilly Gardens
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will host the city activity on Saturday, June 26, from 12:00-16:00. A number of bands will perform in Albert Square including The Band of the Lifeguards from Hyde Park in London, the Greater Manchester Police Band and several cadet bands. Military vehicles and specialist equipment will be displayed in Piccadilly Gardens. The TA, the RAF, Army, Navy and Civilian Military Fitness will all be interacting with members of the public.
Forces. On Saturday, June 26, the town will bestow the freedom of the borough upon the 12 Regiment Royal Artillery. In addition, there will be activities throughout the town and a Big Band dance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The local cadets will be celebrating their 150th anniversary in the town park. Other activities during the week include
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Blackpool Blackpool hosts a whole week of events to support the Armed
Manchester Once again, The Big Manchester Thank You event has been
A Royal Navy sailor, an Army soldier and a Royal Air Force airman celebrating the day together
a veteran’s golf tournament, a tribute service at Blackpool’s cenotaph and a photographic history of Blackpool’s role as the largest World War II troop training centre.
Remembrance at the Hall of Memory in Centenary Square at 11:00. Spectators can enjoy live entertainment
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in Victoria and Chamberlain Squares throughout the day. In Victoria Square, 202 Field Hospital will be attending with a medical simulation mannequin and a battlefield ambulance showing current medical equipment. The Birmingham PALS Living History Group will re-create a WWI Field Hospital, with military vehicles and artillery to contrast between past and future medical provisions. The Council House will host talks
from Major Philip Mailing who served at Dunkirk, Major Keith Tween who was at war in Afghanistan, and Barbara Johnson from the Birmingham Air Raids Association. There will be a parade through the city by current serving soldiers and veterans, accompanied by Royal Navy Reserves Unit, HMS Forward.
Birmingham The celebrations will kick off with names being added to the Book of
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