This year, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved and show their support by attending an Armed Forced Day event. There’s lots going on all across our area:
Thornaby
Join colleagues from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust who are hosting a stall at the Last Post Memorial Bar Museum in Thornaby on Saturday 27 June from 2pm onwards. There will be something for everyone, including military vehicles, charity and military organisation stalls, historical re-enactments, a barbecue, live music from wartime singer Sam Lyons, and an opportunity to dress in your best 1940s-inspired outfit
It’s a family-friendly event and a great opportunity to meet colleagues from the trust , learn more about our services and explore career opportunities within the trust.
Scarborough
On Foreshore Road, Saturday 27 June, 11am to 5pm
Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar High Street, Saturday 27 June, 10.30am to 4pm
Stockton
Stockton High Street, Saturday 20 June, 10am to 4pm
East Durham
Glebe Centre, Murton, 27 June, 11.30am to 11pm
For more information and resources, visit the Armed Forces Day website.
Armed forces hub
Our armed forces hub is a great place to find information for armed forces personnel, veterans and their families. Including how to get support, working for us and our armed forces network. This is all part of our commitment to be an armed forces-friendly organisation
Find out more about Armed Forces Day
Celebrations begin in the week running up to Saturday 27 June, with the Armed Forces Day flag being raised across the UK at buildings and landmarks.
The date commemorates the awarding of the first Victoria Cross in London in 1857, honouring exceptional acts of bravery.
It’s important to recognise the difference between Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day:
- Armed Forces Day celebrates serving personnel, veterans and their families.
- Remembrance Day honours those who have died in service.
Find out more about our armed forces
The UK’s armed forces play a vital role in protecting and supporting communities around the world. Their responsibilities include:
- Promoting peace and stability
- Delivering humanitarian aid
- Tackling criminal activity such as drug smuggling
- Providing security
- Combating terrorism
The armed forces community includes:
- British Army
- Royal Navy
- Royal Marines
- Royal Air Force
- Reservists
- Veterans
- Sea, Army and Air Cadets
