DATE FOR THE DIARY - Monday 22nd June 2009

The UK’s first Armed Forces Day is due to take place on Saturday 27th June 2009, and is an opportunity for the nation to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, and from veterans to recruits.

Across the county people are getting involved: communities are holding local events, businesses are showing their support through promotional offers, and to kick off the proceedings, local authorities are holding flag-raising ceremonies on 22nd June. Both Epping Town Council and Epping Forest District Council will be marking this occasion by raising the Union Jack. A short public service will be held outside of the Civic Offices in Epping High Street 10.30am on Monday 22nd June, lead by the Rev’d Bryony Morrison and attended by the Royal British Legion who will present standards from across the district whilst a piper will play. The Chairman of Council, Cllr. Mrs. Penny Smith will raise the flag.

Other events over the weekend of the 27th June will take place at Hylands House in Chelmsford. More information is available if you click here.