ARMED Forces Week will be marked in the district with a community event at Leamington’s Pump Room Gardens.
It will take place on Saturday June 28 from 11am to 3pm and round off a week recognising the contributions of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets and their families.
Children visiting the event will be able to get free hot dogs, burgers and ice creams (while stocks last) and enjoy free entertainment including a bouncy castle and inflatable slide.
A Sikh Langar will also be provided courtesy of Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, free of charge while stocks last.
Further food and drink will be available to purchase including pizza, coffee and a bar.
Local regiments and Warwick’s military museums will also be taking part in the day, providing visitors an opportunity to discover more about the past, present and future of the UK’s armed forces, including more about a career in the military.
The Royal British Legion will also be present, to continue their poppy appeal.
Dormer Place will be closed from Augusta Place to the Parade from 8am to 4pm in order to host a variety of military vehicles that people can interact with.
Music will be provided courtesy of Ruby Ann Sings and Impact Steel Band.
This year, the event will feature a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster, which is scheduled to fly over the event at around 1.45pm.
The Armed Forces flag will be raised at the Town Hall in Leamington on Monday June 23.
Warwick District Council’s communities spokesperson Coun Jim Sinnott said: “Our armed forces community have dedicated their lives to serving our country and it is important that as a district we come together not only to celebrate, but also to say thank you.
“This is a completely free event with guaranteed fun for all the family that has only gone from strength to strength over the years, so please do come and join us to celebrate and thank our armed forces.”
Visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/armedforcesday for more details.
