Beverley Armed Forces Day should be bigger than ever before after receiving two helpful boosts in the build up to the event.
It’s the third year of Armed Forces Day in Beverley and previous years have seen Saturday Market crammed with visitors who want to show their respect to members of the armed force. It also provides a lift to the town’s retailers, especially pubs and restaurants.
There had been some concerns early in the planning for this year’s event that cuts to military budgets would mean less funding for Armed Forces Day.
But after lots of hard work, a discount from stage hire firm TEGA and help from military transport charity DefLog Trust, councillor David Elvidge, Armed Forces Day Chairman, expects it to be another entertaining day in Beverley.
“TEGA offering us a huge discount has helped and we are now in a position, thanks to the DefLog Trust, to put on a bigger event then we have ever done before.
“We are however still waiting for news on another grant to help us provide more entertainment for younger people.
“I can’t say enough how overwhelmed I am by the support being offered by locals who wish to be volunteer stewards or help out on the day.”
David has given HU17.net a list of the attractions confirmed for Armed Forces Day so far. There will also be plenty of military presence in terms of current servicemen and woman, veterans and territorials and lots of involvement from charities.
Simulators, vehicles and activities:
TIR LGV Simulator
Flight Simulator
Tiger Moth (fly past)
4 Yorks Paintball Range
H&SY ACF Climbing Wall
QOY Scimitar
WW2 Matchless
Ferret Scout Car
Austin Champ Jeep and Trailer
EYMS Bedford OB Coach
On stage:
The Band of The Prince of Wales Division
Humberside Police Concert Band
Beverley & District Pipe Band
H&SY ACF Band
Beverley Musical Theatre Company
Beverley Male Voice Choir
St Nicholas School Choir
War Poetry Readings
Service Charities:
SSAFA Forces Help
RBL
RBL Riders
NGVA
RNA
Also: Pet Respect with children’s focused piece on WW2. UK Garrison, Star Wars re-enactors an authentically costumed group.