Veterans Day in Traflagar Square, London June 27, 2008
London, England W2
Details:
The day features entertainment performances in the bandstand area between 11am-5pm, and an official badge ceremony between 1-2pm.
There'll be talks from veterans in the theatre plus a chance to try on a variety of forces' uniforms in the interactive show area.
You'll be able to try on a variety of uniforms at the HMS Belfast Standand learn about the exhibition Helmand: The Soldier's Story from the National Army Museum, which compares the lives of soldiers now and in the second Afghan war period of 1879.
While you'll also be able to enjoy a short talk from the Ministry of Defence's 'We Were There' exhibition, which highlights the contributions of Britain's ethnic minorities to defence over the past 250 years.
Plus information stands where you'll find organisations such as the War Widows Association of Great Britain, British Forces Foundation and the Army Families Federation amongst others.
All are welcome to attend this FREE event, including veterans, their families and members of the public.
Contact
--------Name: Debbie Lala
Phone: 020 7983 6521
Email: debbie.lala@london.gov.uk
Web site: http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/culture/veterans-day.jsp
Official Website: http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/culture/veterans-day.jsp
Added by Armed Forces Day on June 3, 2008