sapper756 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 Armed Forces CelebrationsOver 200 events are being held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the Armed Forces and highlight the outstanding contribution they make to British society. http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/acmsimg/news/2011/armed_forces_celebra/image001w220.jpgThe Royal Family, Defence ministers and senior military figures will join people at events across the UK to celebrate on the third annual Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25 June. The City of Edinburgh is hosting the national Armed Forces Day event this year which promises to be the biggest and best. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the events being held in Edinburgh over this weekend. Highlights include: Friday 24 June: Ocean Terminal at Leith will see tours of Type 23 frigate HMS Portland and a spectacular 30 minute air display (sponsored by SELEX Galileo) by the world famous Red Arrows over the Firth of Forth – their first full display in Edinburgh for 23 years. Some of the best views will be from Calton Hill, The Braids, Corstorphine Hill, Arthur's Seat, Cramond and the Promenade. Saturday 25 June: The main event for Armed Forces Day Edinburgh (sponsored by BAE Systems and Finmeccania) will see a parade of up to 2,500 military personnel, veterans and cadets marching down the Royal Mile from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park, past Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. The parade will end with a short ceremony and a flypast from the Red Arrows. This will be followed by a Drumhead Service in Holyrood Park where there will be a Veterans’ Village and further. Sunday 26 June: The day kicks off with a Military Fitness Session in Holyrood Park, followed by a massed Pipes and Drums parade from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park, and then by an afternoon of music and a Battle of the Bands. These events have been organised by the charity DecAid. To find out about events taking place near you http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifLETS TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK ABOUT THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES AROUND THE WORLDhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif
sapper756 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Posted June 25, 2011 Armed Forces CelebrationsOver 200 events are being held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the Armed Forces and highlight the outstanding contribution they make to British society. http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/acmsimg/news/2011/armed_forces_celebra/image001w220.jpgThe Royal Family, Defence ministers and senior military figures will join people at events across the UK to celebrate on the third annual Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25 June. The City of Edinburgh is hosting the national Armed Forces Day event this year which promises to be the biggest and best. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the events being held in Edinburgh over this weekend. Highlights include: Friday 24 June: Ocean Terminal at Leith will see tours of Type 23 frigate HMS Portland and a spectacular 30 minute air display (sponsored by SELEX Galileo) by the world famous Red Arrows over the Firth of Forth – their first full display in Edinburgh for 23 years. Some of the best views will be from Calton Hill, The Braids, Corstorphine Hill, Arthur's Seat, Cramond and the Promenade. Saturday 25 June: The main event for Armed Forces Day Edinburgh (sponsored by BAE Systems and Finmeccania) will see a parade of up to 2,500 military personnel, veterans and cadets marching down the Royal Mile from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park, past Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. The parade will end with a short ceremony and a flypast from the Red Arrows. This will be followed by a Drumhead Service in Holyrood Park where there will be a Veterans’ Village and further. Sunday 26 June: The day kicks off with a Military Fitness Session in Holyrood Park, followed by a massed Pipes and Drums parade from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park, and then by an afternoon of music and a Battle of the Bands. These events have been organised by the charity DecAid. To find out about events taking place near you http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifLETS TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK ABOUT THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES AROUND THE WORLDhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif BUMPhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/scotland.gif
greenlands Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Here's thinking about all our lads and lasses serving in the hostile countries around the world,be safe lads and lasses and a big well done to all our forces where ever they are..Lindsay
Guest homestead Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Armed Forces CelebrationsOver 200 events are being held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the Armed Forces and highlight the outstanding contribution they make to British society. The Royal Family, Defence ministers and senior military figures will join people at events across the UK to celebrate on the third annual Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25 June. The City of Edinburgh is hosting the national Armed Forces Day event this year which promises to be the biggest and best. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the events being held in Edinburgh over this weekend. Highlights include: Friday 24 June: Ocean Terminal at Leith will see tours of Type 23 frigate HMS Portland and a spectacular 30 minute air display (sponsored by SELEX Galileo) by the world famous Red Arrows over the Firth of Forth – their first full display in Edinburgh for 23 years. Some of the best views will be from Calton Hill, The Braids, Corstorphine Hill, Arthur's Seat, Cramond and the Promenade. Saturday 25 June: The main event for Armed Forces Day Edinburgh (sponsored by BAE Systems and Finmeccania) will see a parade of up to 2,500 military personnel, veterans and cadets marching down the Royal Mile from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park, past Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. The parade will end with a short ceremony and a flypast from the Red Arrows. This will be followed by a Drumhead Service in Holyrood Park where there will be a Veterans’ Village and further. Sunday 26 June: The day kicks off with a Military Fitness Session in Holyrood Park, followed by a massed Pipes and Drums parade from the Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park, and then by an afternoon of music and a Battle of the Bands. These events have been organised by the charity DecAid. To find out about events taking place near you LETS TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK ABOUT THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES AROUND THE WORLD FOR A JOB WELL DONE
Guest homestead Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Here's thinking about all our lads and lasses serving in the hostile countries around the world,be safe lads and lasses and a big well done to all our forces where ever they are..Lindsay FOR A JOB WELL DONE
Guest IB Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Please note I merged the two threads and tidied it up a wee bit.
THE FIFER Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 yes worth their weight in gold, British troops are tops,
sapper756 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Posted June 25, 2011 A parade of 2,500 military personnel, veterans and cadets has marched down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to mark UK Armed Forces Day. The celebrations were attended by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, as well as Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond. Thousands of people have turned out at events across the Armed Forces Day official host city. Street parties and parades are also taking place throughout the UK. Events in Edinburgh got under way on Friday, with tours of HMS Portland, which is moored in Leith, and an aerial display by the Red Arrows. Charles and Camilla, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when they are in Scotland, were watching the main parade from the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Park. It ended with a short ceremony of thanks, where the royal couple met veterans and service personnel. The parade was being followed by an afternoon of entertainment and end with a Beating Retreat and a Typhoon and Tornado flypast from RAF Leuchars and RAF Lossiemouth. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/53686000/jpg/_53686343_hi012297431.jpgEvents in the city began on Friday and included a Red Arrows flypastThe Red Arrows display over the Firth of Forth on Friday was their first full performance in the city for 23 years. Squadron Leader Ben Murphy said being involved in Armed Forces Day was "massively important". He said: "Most of us have come from operational backgrounds, having served in Afghanistan and Iraq and other theatres. "For us to be able to come up here and participate in these types of events is a massive honour." Defence Secretary Liam Fox said: "Armed Forces Day provides a unique opportunity for us all to pay thanks to the men and women who serve this country with such distinction. "I would especially like to thank the City of Edinburgh for hosting this national event. "The city has a long and proud military history, and provides the perfect setting for us all to say thank you to our Armed Forces."
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