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Armed Forces Day
On Saturday 27 June, 2009, the borough held, 'Fly a Flag for Armed Forces Day. In attendance was the Mayor, Cllr Brian Coleman FRSA.
Here are some images from the day:
Background
For the last three years, the nation has come together on 27 June to celebrate Veterans Day, with more and more communities holding events to honour the continuing contribution of those who have served in the UK Armed Forces.
To build on this success, and in response to the recommendations of the 2008 report into the National Recognition of the Armed Forces, from 2009 the day will also celebrate the men and women still serving in our Armed Forces.
The title “Armed Forces Day” has been chosen to reflect the wider Armed Forces family of serving Personnel (both regular and reserve), veterans and cadet forces. This sense of inclusiveness is reflected in the strapline for the Day: “Honouring Britain’s Armed Forces, past, present and future.”
As with Veterans Day, the occasion will be marked with a wide range of community-led events taking place in towns and cities around the country, and with a national event. For more information, go to: www.armedforcesday.org.uk (external link)
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