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North Wales Chronicle
15 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
First Bus gives Armed Forces members free trips this weekend
Any eligible person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force this Saturday (June 28) will receive free bus travel. Additionally, free travel is also allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated. Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving. Armed Forces Day 2025 is taking place this Saturday (Image: Getty Images) Discussing this scheme, Martin Hirst, director of Revenue and Customer Proposition at First Bus, said: 'This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, and we're very proud of their efforts and sacrifice. "This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring all men and women who choose to serve and protect the freedoms of our country'. Eligible people wearing their uniforms and travelling to organised events can get free bus travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) According to the Armed Forces Day website, the day takes place annually on the last Saturday of June and is a chance to support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. To mark the occasion a number of events across the country take place, including parades, displays and fairs.
South Wales Guardian
15 hours ago
- South Wales Guardian
First Bus gives Armed Forces members free trips this weekend
Any eligible person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force this Saturday (June 28) will receive free bus travel. Additionally, free travel is also allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated. Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving. Armed Forces Day 2025 is taking place this Saturday (Image: Getty Images) Discussing this scheme, Martin Hirst, director of Revenue and Customer Proposition at First Bus, said: 'This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, and we're very proud of their efforts and sacrifice. "This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring all men and women who choose to serve and protect the freedoms of our country'. Eligible people wearing their uniforms and travelling to organised events can get free bus travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) According to the Armed Forces Day website, the day takes place annually on the last Saturday of June and is a chance to support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. To mark the occasion a number of events across the country take place, including parades, displays and fairs.
The National
16 hours ago
- The National
First Bus gives Armed Forces members free trips this weekend
Any eligible person travelling to an organised event wearing uniforms of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and any associated cadet force this Saturday (June 28) will recieve free bus travel. Additionally, free travel is also allowed if a person has a current Ministry of Defence-issued card with their branch of military service stated. Any First Bus colleagues who have previously served in the forces are also being encouraged to wear associated military attire whilst driving. Armed Forces Day 2025 is taking place this Saturday (Image: Getty Images) Discussing this scheme, Martin Hirst, Director of Revenue and Customer Proposition at First Bus, said: 'This is an important occasion for many people who want to remember family, friends and others who have been lost in military service. "We have several veterans working for First Bus across our businesses, and we're very proud of their efforts and sacrifice. "This is our way of saying thank you to them, as well as honouring all men and women who choose to serve and protect the freedoms of our country'. Eligible people wearing their uniforms and travelling to organised events can get free bus travel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Recommended Reading: What is Armed Forces Day and why is it commemorated? According to the Armed Forces Day website, the day takes place annually on the last Saturday of June and is a chance to support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. These include currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark the occasion a number of events across the country take place, including parades, displays and fairs. Armed Forces Day 2025 takes place on Saturday, June 28.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Action-packed event launches military celebration
A large military exercise involving high-speed boats and Royal Marines scaling walls has helped mark an upcoming celebration. The event was part of a launch party for Armed Forces Day 2025 in Plymouth, which has been organised to give people the chance to show their support to military personnel on 28 June. Members of the Royal Marines came across Plymouth Sound on high-speed boats before climbing 70ft (21.3m) up the wall of the Royal Citadel on the Hoe to present a flag to the city's Mayor, Tina Tuohy. Deputy Mayor Pauline Murphy said the event in June would be a great chance to show how proud Plymouth was of its strong military links. Ms Murphy said: "This city is a garrison city and we are so proud of our armed forces in the city. "We want to celebrate how proud as a city we are of our armed forces." Organisers of Plymouth's Armed Forces Day said events on 28 June on the Hoe would include parades, demonstrations and displays of military vehicles and equipment. Jerry Josee, the standard-bearer for the National Commando Association, said Armed Forces Day had an "extra special" meaning for current and veteran military personnel. Mr Josee said: "We can say thank you to the civilian population. "We can also show them what we do, how we do it, show them all our equipment and explain how it's used and where we go from there." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Film by former Royal Marines debuts in Plymouth Plymouth celebrates Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day
