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THE FIRST ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATIONS

Armed Forces Day celebrations are taking place in towns and cities across the UK. The map gives an idea of the number* of planned events, including the national event in Chatham.

To find out about the festivities at a local, regional or national event taking place on and around 27 June visit:www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

NATIONAL ARMED FORCES DAY 27 JUNE 2009 The Historic Dockyard Chatham is proud to be the venue for the first national Armed Forces Day. A day when the nation joins with its armed Forces and veteran communities in recognition of the service and sacrifice they have given over the years, and continue to make today. The event will include flypasts by historic and current aircraft, including the Red Arrows, have-a-go activities with the Armed Forces and a veterans’ parade in the Dockyard. *Information correct at day of printing

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The first Armed Forces Day is on 27 June 2009. It’s an opportunity for the nation to show support for the men and women who make the Armed Forces community: from veterans to recruits, and from currently serving troops to the Service families.

Across the UK, people are getting involved: communities are holding local events and businesses are showing their support through promotional offers. The MOD is also encouraging councils, businesses and homes across the country to show their support for Britain’s Armed Forces by flying special flag designed for Armed Forces Day.

To kick off the proceedings, hundreds of local councils have pledged to raise the Armed Forces Day Flag at 10.30 am on 22 June.

Fly the flag

The design of the Armed Forces Day flag is based on the Union Jack and it measures 5ft by 3ft. Flags cost £10, which includes VAT, postage and packaging to UK addresses. The flag supplier, Piggotts, will donate £1 from every sale to the Forces Children’s Trust - a charity devoted to helping dependant children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the Armed Forces.

Those interested in ordering an Armed Forces Day Flag should visit www.piggotts.co.uk or email armedforcesdayflag@piggotts.co.uk.

For the National Event, The Historic Dockyard Chatham opens its doors, so you can learn more about the Army, Navy and RAF, meet members of local units and lunch out surrounded by history. Chatham is just one event being held in support of Armed Forces Day; find out what’s going on near you by visiting the Events Calendar at www.armedforcesday.org.uk.

Find out how to get involved by visiting www.armedforcesday.org.uk