Lighting up the library for Armed Forces Day
Saturday 29 June 2024
After sunset on Saturday 29 June the exterior façade of the Library of Â鶹ÊÓƵ will be lit up red, white and blue in support of this year’s Armed Forces Day.
Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June, falling this year on 29 June.
It is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets.
It also marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, beginning on Monday 24 June, when the public show their support and appreciation for the Armed Forces community.
Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much-valued morale boost for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
The Armed Forces Community
The Armed Forces
The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers, providing security and fighting terrorism.
Veterans
A veteran is anyone who has served in the HM Armed Forces at any time (including National Servicemen, Regulars and Reserves). Armed Forces Day celebrates their continued role within the military community.
Reservists
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve.
Cadets
The Cadet Forces include Sea Cadets, Volunteer Cadet Corps, Army Cadets, Air Cadets and the Combined Cadet Force. There are over 135,000 cadets and 25,000 adult volunteers in more than 3,000 locations across the UK. The Cadet Forces provide the opportunity for young people to develop key life and career-building skills and gain valuable vocational qualifications.
Families
The Armed Forces couldn’t do their job without the incredible support of their family and friends.
Charities
Although Armed Forces Day is not a charitable event, the Armed Forces have the support of several UK charities and many local events will offer opportunities to support them.
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Article posted 26 June 2024