An event to commemorate Armed Forces Day, a national celebration of the UK's Armed Forces - past, present and future - will be held in Carlisle’s city centre pedestrianised area on Saturday, 29 June.
Organised by Cumberland Council, with the support of local armed forces organisations, it will be held between 10am and 4pm in Carlisle city centre.
Organisations represented will include: the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, the Military Vehicles Trust, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, the Solway Aviation Museum, the Carlisle United Community Trust, the Carlisle Sea Cadets, the Air Cadets, Carlisle Branch of the Regimental Association, RAF Spadeadam, the Royal British Legion and Cumbria Police.
The Armed Forces Day programme will also include live music provided by the Border Concert Band.
The Chair of Cumberland Council, Councillor Andy Semple will also speak about the council’s commitment to the Armed Forces.
An Armed Forces flag will be flown from the Old Town Hall from 12noon on Monday 24 June.
Armed Forces Week will conclude with the flag-lowering ceremony on Saturday 29 June at 3.30pm. Attendees will include: the Chair of Cumberland Council, Councillor Andy Semple; the Mayor of Carlisle, Chris Southward, together with Deputy Lord Lieutenant - Group Captain Mark Leeming; and the President of the Royal British Legion (Carlisle & Stanwix Branch).
Check local parish council and town council listings online and on social media for updates on events.
For further information visit the Armed Forces Day website.
Cumberland Council has demonstrated its continuing commitment to the Armed Forces Community by signing the National Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation. It ensures that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and will not be disadvantaged in accessing public services by their military service.
The signing of the Covenant took place on Tuesday 26 September 2023 at Carlisle’s Civic Centre.