Residents Invited to Commemorate Armed Forces Day 2018

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Dartford News

Dartford’s residents are invited to join the Worshipful the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor David Mote, and Councillor Jan Ozog, Dartford Armed Forces Champion, at a special ceremony ahead of Armed Forces Day.

The ceremony will begin at 10.50am on Monday 25th June 2018 at the War Memorial in Market Street.

Dartford Borough Council will also be flying the Armed Forces Flag at the Civic Centre from Monday 25th June until Armed Forces Day itself on Saturday 30th June.

Armed Forces Day aims to raise awareness of the contribution made by those who serve, and have served, in Her Majesty’s Armed Services. It also gives the nation an opportunity to show their support for the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to veterans.

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