DUNKIRK SPIRIT REQUESTED - JUST GIVING APPEAL
And UK ARMED FORCES DAY announcement
Ben Hardy is raising money for the Moorfield hospital and British Legion.
Can you help brave schoolboy Ben, of Bishops Stortford, celebrate ‘Dunkirk Spirit’ on Armed Forces Day?
He’s a WW2 fanatic and I recently spent time with him and his Mum talking about WW2, especially Dunkirk We had some fun!
Ben at home with his Dunkirk display
I am pleased to support Ben in raising awareness and donations for the British Legion and Moorfields NHS Eye Hospital.
More info and Ben’s full story at this Just Giving link
Ben and I have some ‘gentle’ fun with some of Dad’s war souvenirs while Ben valiantly tries to extract a piece of green spinach from between his teeth! ;)
More info at this Just Giving link
ARMED FORCES DAY
Armed Forces Day in Bishop’s Stortford is held annually in Castle Gardens at the War Memorial, featuring a Service of Thanksgiving and military displays. Organized by the local Royal British Legion, the event allows residents to come together, support past and present service members, and interact with local cadet forces and emergency services.
Key Event Details
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Opens 1:30
- Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: Castle Gardens War Memorial, The Causeway, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2EL
Program Schedule
- 1:50 PM: Arrival and assembly of veterans, local dignitaries, VIPs, Royal British Legion members, and the public at the War Memorial.
- 2:00 PM: Service of Thanksgiving conducted by the local Branch President.
- 2:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Military-themed displays, charity stands, and demonstrations by the Army Cadets, Air Cadets, and emergency services (adjacent to the Terrace Cafe).
For any real-time updates or inquiries, you can reach out directly via the Royal British Legion Bishop's Stortford Branch web page or check the official Bishop's Stortford Town Council Events
More:
Bishops Stortford Independent newspaper article
(Register online to read)
