Post by cammy on Jun 10, 2009 12:07:24 GMT 1
27 June 2009
The first National Armed Forces Day will take place in the award winning Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent on Saturday 27 June.
The public are invited to join veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces in an amazing tribute to the service and sacrifice they have given to the country – and what is more – access to the event in The Historic Dockyard will be completely free of charge!
A fantastic day out packed with ceremony, excitement, have-a-go adventure and commemoration. The day will commence with a Celebration Parade through Chatham town centre featuring contingents from the three Armed Forces led by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines.
The veterans’ contingents, complete with standards will join the parade as it proceeds into The Historic Dockyard where a royal salute will take place prior to an open air Drumhead service.
Throughout the day, displays and activities will take place on land, water and in the air as some of the very best assets of the Armed Forces swing into action. Specific display areas will include those for the aviation buffs at Anchor Wharf where the RAF will take centre stage, a British Army Expo, the Sea Cadet Corps Village, Soldiers Through-the-Ages tableaux and an exciting programme of activities on and over the river.
The event will very firmly place the entire Armed Forces family of veterans, current personnel and cadets at the centre of an outstanding occasion. The military displays will be joined by those of the RNLI, Kent Fire and Rescue, BAE Systems, HM Coastguard, Bactec International, military vehicle preservation groups, and many more in an ever increasing list of participants.
In the heart of The Historic Dockyard, Museum Square will become the "Veterans' Rendezvous" where music, food and drink, promotions, charity information stands and entertainment will create a venue specially for veterans.
In the primary Armed Forces areas, have-a-go adventure and fun will be the order of the day as young and old alike are invited to try their hands at a whole host of activities including 'drive a digger', mine-detecting, an inflatable assault course, a shooting range and a climbing wall.
Back by popular demand to entertain the veterans will be the little blond bombshell, Forces Sweetheart KAS and the 'Swinging Sweethearts' singing duo.
Download a brochure.
Entry to the Armed Forces Day event at The Historic Dockyard Chathamon 27 June is free of charge!
All tickets must be applied for in advance (including by the holders of The Historic Dockyard 12 month tickets) as there will be no tickets available ‘on the day’.
Ticket request forms can be downloaded from the dockyard’s website www.thedockyard.co.uk, collected in person from Visitor Admissions at The Historic Dockyard, Tourist Information Centres around the county or collected from Medway Council Contact Points. The allocation of tickets is of a substantial but limited number and will be issued on a first come first served basis, so members of the public are encouraged to apply for their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications must be received by 12 June 2009. Further Visitor Information will be sent with tickets.
Go to www.thedockyard.co.uk for updates on the National Event!
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The first National Armed Forces Day will take place in the award winning Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent on Saturday 27 June.
The public are invited to join veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces in an amazing tribute to the service and sacrifice they have given to the country – and what is more – access to the event in The Historic Dockyard will be completely free of charge!
A fantastic day out packed with ceremony, excitement, have-a-go adventure and commemoration. The day will commence with a Celebration Parade through Chatham town centre featuring contingents from the three Armed Forces led by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines.
The veterans’ contingents, complete with standards will join the parade as it proceeds into The Historic Dockyard where a royal salute will take place prior to an open air Drumhead service.
Throughout the day, displays and activities will take place on land, water and in the air as some of the very best assets of the Armed Forces swing into action. Specific display areas will include those for the aviation buffs at Anchor Wharf where the RAF will take centre stage, a British Army Expo, the Sea Cadet Corps Village, Soldiers Through-the-Ages tableaux and an exciting programme of activities on and over the river.
The event will very firmly place the entire Armed Forces family of veterans, current personnel and cadets at the centre of an outstanding occasion. The military displays will be joined by those of the RNLI, Kent Fire and Rescue, BAE Systems, HM Coastguard, Bactec International, military vehicle preservation groups, and many more in an ever increasing list of participants.
In the heart of The Historic Dockyard, Museum Square will become the "Veterans' Rendezvous" where music, food and drink, promotions, charity information stands and entertainment will create a venue specially for veterans.
In the primary Armed Forces areas, have-a-go adventure and fun will be the order of the day as young and old alike are invited to try their hands at a whole host of activities including 'drive a digger', mine-detecting, an inflatable assault course, a shooting range and a climbing wall.
Back by popular demand to entertain the veterans will be the little blond bombshell, Forces Sweetheart KAS and the 'Swinging Sweethearts' singing duo.
Download a brochure.
Entry to the Armed Forces Day event at The Historic Dockyard Chathamon 27 June is free of charge!
All tickets must be applied for in advance (including by the holders of The Historic Dockyard 12 month tickets) as there will be no tickets available ‘on the day’.
Ticket request forms can be downloaded from the dockyard’s website www.thedockyard.co.uk, collected in person from Visitor Admissions at The Historic Dockyard, Tourist Information Centres around the county or collected from Medway Council Contact Points. The allocation of tickets is of a substantial but limited number and will be issued on a first come first served basis, so members of the public are encouraged to apply for their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications must be received by 12 June 2009. Further Visitor Information will be sent with tickets.
Go to www.thedockyard.co.uk for updates on the National Event!
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