Armed Forces Week 2017
Armed Forces Week Flag Raising Ceremony
A flag raising ceremony to mark the start of Armed Forces Week is being held at the Old Steine War Memorial in Brighton at 11am on Monday 19 June.
The mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Mo Marsh, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Peter Field, and High Sheriff of East Sussex, Maureen Chowen, will join forces veterans and cadets at the event.
Other events taking place in Brighton & Hove during Armed Forces Week:
Armed Forces Day Act of Remembrance
Saturday 24 June at 2pm
War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton
The event is organised by the Royal British Legion and the mayor will be attending.
Armed Forces Day Event
Sunday June 25 from 10.30am to 4pm
Blind Veterans UK, Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton BN2 7BS
Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan’s) are bringing together service charities and organisations in the area to showcase their community work. This free family event will feature a variety of stalls, activities and entertainment, including the Princess of Wales Royal military band, a dance display, fashion show, and military and classic vehicles. The mayor and the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex will be attending. Further information
Other forthcoming events:
Brighton & Hove in World War One
Friday 30 June from 11am to 4pm
Jubilee Library, Brighton, Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE
Community history event marking the Somme centenary and exploring Brighton & Hove in WW1. The free event is the culmination of two local history projects, the Orange Lilies and the Boys on the Plaque projects. Further information
Commemoration of the Battle of Boar’s Head
Friday June 30 at 5pm
War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton
The commemoration is organised by the Royal British Legion.