Armed Forces Day 2010

Cardiff will host this year’s national event

Armed Forces Day, Saturday 26 June, is an opportunity for the nation to show its support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, including Service families, cadets, veterans and recruits. ACROSS the UK, people are already making plans to support the day. Cardiff City Council are hosting the national event and are working on an action packed day of events.



Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Brian Griffiths, said: "Armed Forces Day 2010 promises to be a day to remember in Cardiff. The event will be a chance for us to show our support to the brave Servicemen and women, with past, present and future being commemorated. Those who have lost their lives in conflict will also be remembered. It is fantastic for Cardiff and Wales as a whole to be given the opportunity to host the national event, and our aim is to have an Armed Forces Day that Cardiff, Wales and, of course the UK can be proud of."

The Ministry of Defence said: Armed Forces Day is a chance for the nation to show its support for our men and women who are working tirelessly around the world on their behalf. It is also a opportunity to recognise our veterans and the wider Armed Forces community. We urge everyone to get involved and help make Armed Forces Day 2010 a fantastic success.”