Show your support for our Armed Forces at two events this month

Residents can commemorate and pay their respects to the Armed Forces communities in the Borough at two events later this month.

Celebrations for Armed Forces Week will get underway on Monday, June 24 when the flag-raising ceremony takes place in front of the Municipal Buildings on Church Road at 10.15am.

The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor John Gardner, will be joined by members of the British Legion for the ceremony, while bugler Nic Tempest Hall will be present to perform the Last Post.

Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham, Mr Neil Schneider, will also be in attendance.

Stockton High Street will be brought to life with a host of activities planned for Armed Forces Day, on Thursday, June 27 between 9.30am to 3pm.

Musical performances will take place across the day by a number of local primary school choirs, World War One and World War Two singer Janie St John, The Globe Community Choir and The Rhapsody Choir.

A Thanksgiving service will take place at 12 noon, with music from the Salvation Army.

Vintage military vehicles and equipment will be on display, alongside table-top displays, recruitment from Armed Forces regiments, organisations, and charities.

With street entertainment provided by the Theatre Illumiere and craft activities for children to take part in, it is set to be a great day of celebration.

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mr Michael Poole, will also be in attendance at the event.

The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor John Gardner, highlighted the importance of paying tribute to the Armed Forces.

He said: "Our Armed Forces keep us safe at home and abroad so we must never forget their selfless commitment, endeavour, and sacrifice.

"The events we have planned feel like a fitting salute to those who have served and also those who continue to do so.

"We hope the residents of the Borough will take the opportunity to join us for Armed Forces Day to honour all the brave men and women currently serving our country."

You can find out more on the Borough's Armed Forces Day event by visiting the Visit Tees Valley website.

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