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Hi everyone,
On Saturday 30 June, Armed Forces Day, the Arboretum will run a full programme of events to commemorate and celebrate Armed Forces Day.
Kick starting the day will be the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay!
To start this special day will be a once in a life time opportunity to see the Olympic Torch Relay as it makes its way up to the Armed Forces Memorial. The Arboretum is honoured that Corporal Johnson Beharry VC, will be bearing the Torch on its journey to the Memorial.
Corporal Beharry from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment was the first person to receive the Victoria Cross (VC) in 30 years and the first living recipient since 1965. He was awarded the VC (the highest award for military valour in the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces) for twice saving members of his unit from ambushes in Al-Amarah, Iraq, in 2004.
Highlights of the day will include a poppy drop from a Jump4Heroes paraglider, flown by Major Alastair McCartney, leader of The Royal British Legion's Extreme Human Flight Team, who will release 30,000 petals onto the Armed Forces Memorial and there will be musical performances from the Band of the Irish Guards and the Cannock Highland Pipe Band.
Ride to the Wall, the annual motorcycle event in support of the Arboretum, will be represented by 80 motorcycles on site, and its founder - Martin Dickinson - will present the cheque from last year’s event to Corporal Beharry, who will accept it on behalf of the Arboretum. A Military Book Fair and a Table Top sale will take place throughout the day along with a variety of special activities and displays.
7.00am
the overflow car park is open to the public 7.30am
the National Memorial Arboretum is open to the public.
7.30am – 8.15am
public to be in situ alongside the Armed Forces Memorial causeway.
8.30am
Olympic Torch Relay arrives in convoy and Corporal Beharry VC takes the Torch along the causeway to the Memorial.
9.00am
Armed Forces Day programme commences, including a service of thanksgiving at 10.15am, family entertainment and activities throughout the day.
Admission: Free, but donations appreciated.
Details taken from the NMA Website.
I hope as many of you are able to attend this special day.
Richard
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