Army

Armed Forces Day Coming to Guildford in 2015

Armed Forces Day is coming to Guildford in Surrey in 2015. The event was held in Stirling this year giving the public the chance to see the work of the British Armed Forces.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Mansbridge, said

We are tremendously proud to announce that Guildford has been chosen to host the Armed Forces Day flagship event for the UK next year. Armed Forces Day is an extremely significant celebration, and we are working with our partners to stage a first class programme for the day, worthy of leading the nation in honouring our armed forces.

The Mayor of Guildford, Councillor David Elms, said:

Guildford will be the focus for the whole country and this wonderful celebration will allow local people and the wider community to thank all those working within our armed forces. We expect to welcome tens of thousands of residents and visitors. I hope that everyone enjoys their time with us on this special day.

Guildford Borough Council is currently planning an exciting line up of activities for the public to honour our military personnel.

A service at Guildford Cathedral followed by a formal parade in Guildford High Street and a ‘picnic and proms in the park’ are just some of the ways in which Guildford plans to make Armed Forces Day 2015 a memorable event.