![]() Falmouth Town Council and Falmouth BID have worked hard to support Cornwall Council in their efforts to bring the national Armed Forces Day to the county for the first time and the fact that Falmouth has been chosen as the host venue is fantastic. Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Steve Eva, said: “As the Mayor of Falmouth and an ex-serviceman, I am proud and delighted that Falmouth has been chosen to showcase this prestigious event. ![]() This is a fantastic event, and one that I know will be greatly welcomed by our local communities."įalmouth has strong links to the military. "Armed Forces Day is a time to give thanks to those who serve our country, and to inspire future generations. "I know that Falmouth, with its strong historic military links with the Army and the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, will mount a spectacular celebration of our military and lead the rest of the country in honouring our Armed Forces personnel past and present." "Serving personnel and veterans of our Armed Forces community will be assured of a very warm welcome and an event that thanks them for their commitment to keeping our country safe.”Ĭornwall Council Leader, Linda Taylor, said: "I am absolutely delighted that Cornwall has been chosen to host the 2023 national Armed Forces Day. Falmouth is the perfect destination to showcase the outstanding work of the Armed Forces past and present and pay tribute to serving troops, veterans, cadets, and service families. “We have a deep affiliation with the Armed Forces and a strong historical link. Credit: Hugh HastingsĬornwall Council's Armed Forces Member Champion and the Chair of the Cornwall Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Board, Councillor Louis Gardner said: “It is a great privilege for Cornwall to be named as the host of the Armed Forces Day national event in 2023. The announcement was made as Scarborough hosted a spectacular 2022 event with hundreds of Armed Forces personnel, spectacular air displays, and three Royal Navy ships anchored off the stunning Yorkshire coast.įalmouth is an enduring supporter of the Armed Forces and will welcome military personnel from across the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Royal Air Force to its streets, joined by thousands of well-wishers.įalmouth will host the 2023 national Armed Forces Day event. The town will host the fifteenth Armed Forces Day national event next year and will welcome hundreds of military personnel and their families to the town, along with parades, flag raisings and fly pasts. Cornwall Council will host the Armed Forces Day national event in Falmouth in June 2023, it has been announced.
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