Armed Forces Day - Photo Opportunities

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Not so much a Day, more of a Weekend.

Many events all around the country and something is probably happening in your neck of the woods. Events vary considerably but here is an example of one

Vale of Evesham Armed Forces Day

Location
Ashdown WW2 Camp
Ashdown Farm, Badsey
Nr Evesham
WR11 7PA
Date
27 June 2009 , All day
Flickr tag
upcoming:event=2466429
Details: Please come and help us celebrate Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day and the wartime contribution made by the people from towns and villages throughout the ages in The Vale of Evesham. It˙ll be a family show with a mix of military and civilian displays and events at our atmospheric WW2 camp. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (applied for), 65th Anniversary D-Day beach display with amphibious DUKW, anderson shelter, arena events, armoured fighting vehicles, beer tent, classic vehicles, children's fair, civil war groups, farmers market, fine weather (applied for), local history societies, meet the British Legion, military dioramas, militaria stalls, post war military vehicles, nissen huts, re-enactment groups, refreshments, remote control models, stalls, stanton shelter, tanks, the Dad˙s Army van, vintage vehicles, WW2 vehicles. Admission Charges: Adults £6. OAP £5. Children £2. Family £12 (2 adults plus children) Contact -------- Name: Paul or Neil Phone: 0779 159 1528 Email: ashdowncamp@btinternet.com
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Lots of potential there. And it has a beer tent :D


The main Armed Forces Day web site which you can search for events local to you.

Or simply visit the site and show support for our Armed Services.
 
Thanks for that link, I was going to search for events in my area and I know the council site is very poor.
 
Chatham is one of the main events




Armed Forces Day Chatham 2009
All tickets for Armed Forces Day have now been allocated. Only those who have applied for and received their tickets in advance will be able to gain entry on the day.

However, you can still join in the celebrations. Click here to download the brochure of Medway’s Armed Forces week: from displays of military equipment to fire and circus shows, there’s something for everyone. You can also find another event taking place near you on our ‘Find an event’ page.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham has won the competition to host the first national Armed Forces Day event on 27 June 2009, which will be complemented by hundreds of events in towns and cities across the UK.

The Dockyard is set in the heart of an area rich in military and Defence history. Tens of thousands of Service men and women have served, passed though, or retired here, or as civilians have worked for the Royal Navy in the Royal Dockyard or for other naval establishments on the Medway.

Admiral Sir Ian Garnett KCB, Chairman of the Chatham Historic Dockland Trust, said:

It is both an honour and a privilege for The Historic Dockyard Chatham, in the heart of Medway, Kent, to be the venue for the UK’s first National Armed Forces Day. With over 400 years of military history, we are looking forward to arranging a family event that will recognise the many achievements of today’s Armed Forces and veterans.

Plans for the event are still being finalised, and will include:

•Have-a-go displays and activities with the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force
•Free entry to Medway attractions for Veterans Badge holders and current members of the Armed Forces
•Celebratory peals of bells from the Churches of Medway
•Fly-pasts and aerial displays.
Rodney Chambers, Leader of Medway Council, said:

I am delighted that The Historic Dockyard Chatham – the very heart of the area’s heritage – has been chosen as the venue for the first National Armed Forces Day. The people of Medway look forward to welcoming representatives from our current Armed Forces and Veterans communities, with their friends and families, at what will be a most prestigious event. Medway Council together with other organisations are working with Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust to offer a varied programme of exciting events, activities and offers throughout the week in support of the big day.
Latest News
•Thousands of flags to fly for Armed Forces Day
•Ceremony, excitement, have-a-go adventure and commemoration – all promised as the Armed Forces Day national event comes to The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
•First National Armed Forces Day launched


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