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a day ago
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Armed Forces Day represents 'a show of support'
Joining in the annual Armed Forces Day celebrations is a way for people to show their support for servicemen and women "past and present", organisers have said. A free event at the Villa Marina, in Douglas, is set to include entertainment and a parade of veterans and serving military personnel along the promenade from 14:00 BST. Another highlight of the day will see a flypast of two RAF hawk aircraft at about 15:30. Organiser Colin Kelsey said the occasion would celebrate what those in the armed services "have done and continue to do for the country". The event in the Villa Marina Gardens from 13:00 to 17:00 will see military-themed stands, live music from the Southern Belles and complimentary afternoon tea from 16:00. Led by the Moddey Dhoo Motorcycle club, a march with veterans, cadets, uniformed organisations, and members of the emergency services will set off from Regent Street with a salute from the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer. The parade will then continue along Loch Promenade to the Douglas War Memorial. In the "highly visible and colourful" display, Mr Kelsey said he expected there would be representatives who served in "every conflict since World War Two up to the Gulf War", the latter of which ended in 1991. He said it was not a day of "commemoration or remembrance", but an opportunity "for families and potentially the next generation of armed forces members" to enjoy the celebrations, he added. It would also be a "chance for public to show their appreciation and support" for those serving both now and in the past. Similar events are set to take place across the UK over the next week. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Veterans invited to Armed Forces Day celebrations Armed Forces Day
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Armed Forces Day celebration 'a show of support', organisers says
Joining in the annual Armed Forces Day celebrations is a way for people to show their support for servicemen and women "past and present", organisers have said.A free event at the Villa Marina, in Douglas, is set to include entertainment and a parade of veterans and serving military personnel along the promenade from 14:00 highlight of the day will see a flypast of two RAF hawk aircraft at about 15: Colin Kelsey said the occasion would celebrate what those in the armed services "have done and continue to do for the country". The event in the Villa Marina Gardens from 13:00 to 17:00 will see military-themed stands, live music from the Southern Belles and complimentary afternoon tea from 16: by the Moddey Dhoo Motorcycle club, a march with veterans, cadets, uniformed organisations, and members of the emergency services will set off from Regent Street with a salute from the Lieutenant Governor Sir John parade will then continue along Loch Promenade to the Douglas War Memorial. In the "highly visible and colourful" display, Mr Kelsey said he expected there would be representatives who served in "every conflict since World War Two up to the Gulf War", the latter of which ended in said it was not a day of "commemoration or remembrance", but an opportunity "for families and potentially the next generation of armed forces members" to enjoy the celebrations, he would also be a "chance for public to show their appreciation and support" for those serving both now and in the events are set to take place across the UK over the next week. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- BBC News
Chris Garrett: Memorial for bomb specialist killed in Ukraine
A memorial service is to be held in the hometown of a bomb disposal specialist killed in Ukraine last Garrett, from Peel on the Isle of Man, died near Izyum in the east of the country on 6 remains were repatriated back to the island on 23 May, which included a guard of honour at the airport followed by a cavalcade back to Peel led by the Moddey Dhoo Motorcycle Club.A service to honour his life is to take place in the town's cathedral at 14:00 BST. The 40-year-old had volunteered with the Ukraine National Guard, after previously helping in the country in both 2014 and 2017, before returning when war broke out in February well as clearing thousands of tonnes of land mines during his time in the war-torn country, he also co-founded the humanitarian and mine clearance charity Prevail Courtney Pollock said he "was doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, he will be immensely missed".People attending the service have been invited to wear a scarf or tie in the colours of the Ukrainian flag. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
