29th June 2024
The whole community is invited to join us on Saturday 29 June from 11am to 3pm with an Armed Forces Day Community Event in St Nicholas Park, Warwick.
Commemorating our Allies
Come and join us for our Armed Forces Day Community Event in Warwick District as a thank you to current and former serving members of the Armed Forces and their families.
This annual event, a staple event in the District’s calendar, is going to be bigger than previous years with the theme of ‘Our Allies’, recognising the contributions that our allies have made in past conflicts, and continue to make and strengthen.
The event is completely free, with activities, information, performances and displays aimed at families, individuals, military enthusiasts and current and former serving members of the Armed Forces.
What's happening on the day
- Village of stalls showcasing the military museums from the town, Commonwealth War Graves, the Sikh Soldier, and Why Are West Indians
- Performances by Royal Spa Brass, West Indian Steel band and a wartime singer
- Local military regiments
- FREE children’s activities including bouncy castle, trampolines, a craft stall and many more activities for all to enjoy
- FREE hot dogs and ice-creams and a Sikh Langar – vegetarian food (while stocks last)
- A Sikh Gatka martial arts display
- A Khukuri Gurkha dance
- Tri-Service competition
Timings
Main event arena
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11am |
Event opens with Cadets and Standards March, and speeches from:
|
| 11:15am | Music by Royal Spa Brass and Cubbington Silver Band |
| 11:40am | Cadet drill display |
| 11:55am | Phase One West Indian Steel Band |
| 12.25pm | Sikh Gatka martial arts display |
| 1pm | Vanessa Lee, wartime singer |
| 1.20pm | Arrival of veterans from Veterans Contact Point following their Yr Wyddfa |
| 1.45pm | Gurkha Khukuri dance |
| 2pm | Phase One West Indian Steel Band |
| 2.20pm | Inter Service Cadet Challenge Cup |
| 2.45pm | Trophy awarded for Cadet Challenge |
| 3pm | Event finishes |
Military Heritage Village
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11.30am | West Indian Military History - Garry Stewart, Royal British Legion |
| 12.30pm | West Indian Military History presentation - Horace Barnes, Why Are West Indians |
| 1.45pm | Sikhs at War - Capt. Jay Singh Sohal |
Parking
Parking is available at St Nicholas Park or Myton Fields - both CV34 4QY.