Plans for Havant to pay tribute to military

HAVANT residents have a chance to pay tribute to the members of the armed forces community.

June25marksArmedForces Day, an event used to honour those that serve the nation both at home and overseas.

A ceremony will take place at Havant Borough Council’s Public Service Plaza on June 20 where a specially-designed flag will be raised and will fly until Armed Forces Day itself.

TheMayorofHavant,CouncillorDianaPatrick,andHBC's Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Julie Thain-Smith, will attend the service led by Sandra Haggan, of St Faith’s Church, Havant.

Cllr Patrick said: ‘Havant BoroughCouncilalwaysmarks ArmedForcesDayasademonstration of our respect and admiration for the tireless work carriedoutonourbehalfbythe brave men and women of the Armed Forces.

‘I would be delighted to see members of the public at the Plaza to witness the ceremony as well as service personnel, veterans and cadets.’

CllrJulieThain-Smith,Royal Navy veteran, said: ‘Havant Borough has always had close tieswiththearmedforcescommunity and no one has a greater respect for the sacrifices they make than our residents.

‘ArmedForcesDayisagreat way to say thank you to these wonderful men and women whodosomuchtokeepussafe, all year round.

‘Please come and join our simple ceremony and show them they have your support.’

The ceremony starts at 10.30am.

Havant is hosting a Falklands commemoration parade this Sunday. It begins at 2.40pm at the Royal British Legion Ex-Servicemen’s Club in Brockhampton Lane and heads along West Street to St Faith’s Church.