Armed Forces Day takes place in Salisbury on Sunday June 26 in the Market Place and visitors can expect to see military displays including those from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery and Military Intelligence.

The event provides the community the opportunity to show support for serving soldiers as well as to veterans, cadets and service families.

Mayor Tom Corbin said: “It is a wonderful event for people to come together. There is plenty for families and for children with face painting and some fun fair rides and food and drinks stalls will be there.

“It is good for those who are interested in seeing what life is like in the military. It will be a good event for local citizens to support.”

Military stalls, charities, street performers, live music and workshops are all planned, and the Army Medical Services Band will perform at 11.30 am for an hour.

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In Tidworth, the Armed Forces Day event is at the Polo Field behind Tedworth House. They have arranged for the Tigers’ Army Parachute Display team to drop into the event and for the Hawkeye Falconry to include ‘have a go’ sessions

Tracy Jones, 55 is the secretary to the committee and said: “This is big community event and raises awareness while giving people the chance to get together. It is a day to enjoy.”

There is an evening of live music after the event.

The Armed Forces Day helps to boost the morale of all who are connected to the military.

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