Swansea shows its support for Armed Forces Day

Sunderland Honours Service Personnel with Flag Raising Ceremony for Armed Forces Day - Sunderland Magazine

Sunderland marked Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall this morning (Friday 27 June), paying tribute to the courage and commitment of service personnel, past and present. The event, attended by veterans and members of the armed forces, civic leaders, and members of the public, began with a formal welcome from the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Ehthesham Haque. The Mayor praised the vital role of the armed forces and spoke …

Swansea shows its support for Armed Forces Day

Saturday’s colourful occasion included music, stalls and entertainment in St David’s Place following a church service and march through the city centre. The Lord Lieutenant took the salute alongside Lord Mayor Cllr Cheryl Philpott, the High Sheriff, Joint Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Andrea Lewis and the council’s Armed Forces Champion Cllr Wendy Lewis. Cllr Andrea Lewis, said: “It’s an honour to be able to celebrate the essential work car…