Armed Forces Day
Celebrating Armed Forces Day
Celebrating Armed Forces Day For 14 years, Workington Royal British Legion has always gone above and beyond to create a day of fun, laughter, remembrance, and community. Celebrating all aspects of the armed forces and, in doing so, using the day to raise funds for armed forces charities and cadets. This year, on June 24th, […]
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Health Minister to View Pioneering Local Scheme for Veterans
To promote national Armed Forces Day (June 29), Trudy Harrison MP has invited the Secretary of State for Health to view a pioneering scheme in Copeland to retrain forces veterans. Mrs Harrison this week received an update on the innovative work under way at Westlakes Science Park to upskill and retrain armed forces veterans from […]
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Armed Forces Day, Celebrate What Makes Us Great
Armed Forces Day is a national event that takes place on Saturday June 29th. The annual event is a chance for the public to commemorate the service of the men and women in the British Armed Forces. It’s not the same Remembrance Day which focuses on honouring the fallen, Armed Forces Day celebrates the achievements and service […]
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City Centre Event Commemorates Armed Forces Day
A celebration to show the public’s appreciation of the UK’s Armed Forces – past, present and future – is being held in Carlisle’s city centre pedestrianised area on Saturday, 30 June. Organised by a large working party of military organisations, including the Royal British Legion, with support from Carlisle City Council, it will be held from 10am onwards. […]
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Workington To Celebrate Armed Forces Day
From humble beginnings, Workington now holds one of the biggest Armed Forces Day celebrations in the county. People travel from as far as Keswick, Wigton, Millom and Barrow to be part of the day celebrates the contribution of the Armed Forces and gives thanks to those serve within them. The event, which this year takes […]
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Cumbria To Celebrate Armed Forces Day
On June 25, millions of Britons up and down the country will come together to show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces. To commemorate the day in Carlisle, a national celebration of the UK’s Armed Forces – past, present and future – will be held in the city centre’s […]
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