Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June

Southport’s Armed Forces Day – Sunday 25th June.

Local SSAFA Veterans are organising Southport‘s Armed Forces Day which is to be held on Sunday 25^th June in the Town Hall Gardens, Southport. Starting the event off with a Drumhead Service at 10:00 am in the Town Hall Gardens.

We would like to invite all the general public to come down and show their support on the day.

Parade with Military band, starting at 10:30 am on Chapel Street and heading up Hoghton Street, Hill Street on to Lord Street. Taking the salute at the Town Hall. Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside and Mayor of Sefton,  where the parade will then be inspected.

There will also be a Fly over from a WWII Spitfire

In the Town Hall Gardens there will be Army Reserves 156 Regiment RLC 238 Sqn, Army, Air and Sea cadets along with the Army cadets stand. Military vehicles, Vintage live music. SSAFA stall. All Veterans welcome to join the parade. Ending at 16;00

All Veterans are welcome including any in wheel chairs & scooters. If you have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces regulars and reservists of all ages to take part in the parade.

If you are interested in helping or for more information call 01704 565006 or go the Facebook page Southport Armed Forces Day.

 https://www.facebook.com/Southport-Armed-Forces-Day-334191536932578/

visit the web site or Helpline call 0800 731 4880

https://www.ssafa.org.uk/merseyside

https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved, from attending an event or joining us online to throwing a party or local event.

Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. You can find out more about what they are doing at home and around the world by visiting the official sites of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

The Armed Forces

The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers, providing security and fighting terrorism.

Veterans

A veteran is anyone who has served in the HM Armed Forces at any time (including National Servicemen, Regulars and Reserves). Armed Forces Day celebrates their continued role within the military community.

You can find out more information about support for Veterans on the Veterans-UK website or by calling Veterans UK on 0808 1914 218.

Reservists

Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve.

An annual Reserves Day celebrates their contribution to the Armed Forces.  Reserves Day is the Wednesday ahead of Armed Forces Day – 21 June.

Cadets

The Cadet Forces (Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Air Cadets and the Combined Cadet Force) currently support over 130,000 young people in more than 3,000 locations across the UK. Cadets learn life and career building skills as well as gaining vocational qualifications..

Families

Our Armed Forces couldn’t do their job without the incredible support of their family and friends.

Charities

Although Armed Forces Day is not a charitable event, the Armed Forces have the support of several UK charities and many local events will offer opportunities to support them. To find out more about Armed Forces charities please see https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/southport-marks-armed-forces-day/

SSAFA is the UK’s oldest national Tri Service Military Charity and it stands for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association and was founded in 1885 by Major James Gildea.

They provide lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or the Royal Air Force. We are ready to help you and your family, whenever and wherever you need us.

Your local SSAFA Merseyside branch is based at RAF Woodvale.