Armed Forces Day and Bosworth Show pictures
Parade and service is held in Hinckley to show support to our armed forces as the sun shines down on the proceedings
A SPECIAL outdoor service and parade was held in Hinckley on Saturday to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces.
Now in its tenth year, Armed Forces Day offers everyone a chance to thank the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets.
A procession left Castle Street and marched down Castle Street and into Argents Mead for a service. The parade then made its way down Castle Street and along Station Road where a formal salute was taken.
Organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and the Hinckley Combined Ex-service Association, the event included representatives from several regiments, nationalities, sections and services, including the local cadet forces.
Executive Member for the Borough Council Councillor Maureen Cook said “It is important to remember and recognise what the men and women in our Armed Forces have done and continue to do for us, particularly as this year 2018 marks 100 years since the final year of the First World War. I am delighted that so many people came out to support our veterans and serving troops.”
The Armed Forces day flag has been flown at the Borough Council’s offices since Monday 25 June to mark this national event. Mayor of Hinckley & Bosworth, Cllr Jan Kirby; Leader of the Borough Council, Cllr Mike Hall; Borough Council Chief Executive Bill Cullen and other members of staff were in attendance as the flag was ceremoniously raised.