ARMED FORCES DAY 2010

SATURDAY 26 JUNE

1000 - 2230 hrs

NORTH WALK, APPLEY PARK and BEACH. RYDE

This year sees an expansion of TA involvement with the addition of a 100ft inflatable assault course for children to try. Donations for going on the assault course will go to Help for Heroes (H4H).

Other events will include the arrival of a ‘Mexi Float’, a Sea Rescue Display by Ryde Inshore Rescue, a display of Military Vehicles and Band concerts in the Park. Finally the ever popular ‘Proms In The Park’ in the evening, culminating with a Firework Display.

Programme of Events (subject to confirmation and operational needs)

1000 hrs Event Opens. Military vehicles display.

Assault Course, opens.

Military Association Displays.

1200 hrs Sea Rescue demo by Ryde Inshore Rescue.

Mexi Float arrives.

1400 hrs Parade and March Past of serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces.

1410 hrs Parade and March Past of Cadet Organisations.

1430 hrs Presentation of Veteran’s Badges.

1500 hrs Entertainment (until 1830)

1930 hrs ‘Proms in the Park’

2200 hrs Fireworks Display.

To parade you do not have to belong to any ex-service associations at all; just as long as you have served you will be very welcome.

This is a free event for the public to enjoy and to support, meet and celebrate the work of our Armed Forces.

We also wish to hear from anyone who has served, but have not as yet received their Veteran's Badge, this includes Merchant Seamen who have served in hostile waters under the Royal Navy command.

The main Charities that the bucket collections are for this year will be
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Families Association (SSAFA) Isle of Wight and the Royal British Legion (RBL) Isle of Wight.

http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/Details.aspx?Id=5626116

Further details from John Taylor on 562330 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.