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Sunday 30 June 2024

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Armed Forces Day

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Events and activities throughout Richmond in support of Armed Forces Day.

This is the first-ever co-ordinated day to mark this national event in Richmond.

A people's parade starting from the Town Hall at 10.30am will walk to Friary Gardens led by Newton Aycliffe Pipes and Drums.

Plans for the event include a charity village in Friary Gardens, vintage vehicles, military choirs, cinema screenings, steam engine rides, displays, FREE entry for serving personnel and their families at Richmond Castle, The Green Howards Museum and Richmondshire Museum, plus activities at The Station. There will also be a children's trail round all the event locations in the town.

Confirmed groups include: E50K project, The Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs, The Vintage Vocalist, Newton Aycliffe Pipes and Drums, The Service Children's Choir, RAF Leeming Military Wives Choir, The North East Legion, The Royal Air Force Association, The Army Benevolent Fund, Help for Heroes. 

More detailed information will be added as plans are confirmed.

If your group would like to suggest a way of supporting the event, contact organiser, David Routledge: afdrichmond@gmail.com

Sunday 30 June 2024

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