Gloucester AFD 25th June 2022
What is the day all about?
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
What will be going on?
A PARADE
12:15. Parade blessing by the Dean of Gloucester Cathedral
12:21. Historic Spitfire Fly Past (Weather permitting)
12:30. Parade starts from Gloucester Cathedral to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum at Gloucester Docks - see route image below.
Featuring a Military Band - the British Army Band TIDWORTH (incorporates The Royal Artillery Band, The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers and The Band of the Adjutant General's Corps).
FAMILY DAY AT GLOUCESTER DOCKS
From 12:30 to 17:00
Come and meet our Forces, visit the stalls & displays!. Stalls include include: RBL, SSAFA, H4H, RAFA, WRENs Assn, the SOGM, the Rifles, Air Cadets, 501 Sqn RAF, Freemasons, others are being added including representatives of the County Council and NHS in relation to the Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans support services respectively.
There will be entertainment from the Military Band, and local entertainers Tyler Evans and Georgia-May Matthews.
PLEASE NOTE; ANYONE PLANNING ON USING A DRONE TO CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO.
ALL FLYING IS NOT ALLOWED FOR ONE HOUR BEFORE THE FLYPAST IS DUE (12:21) UNTIL THE FLYPAST IS COMPLETED. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WILL MAKE MORE THAN ONE PASS OVER THE CATHEDRAL SO PLEASE ENSURE IT HAS DEPARTED BEFORE DEPLOYING ANY DRONES.
PROGRAMME
Why are celebrations like these important?
Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. You can find out more about what they are doing at home and around the world by visiting the official sites of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
The public show their support for the Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day, but did you know the Armed Forces Covenant outlines how the Government, businesses and communities support Armed Forces personnel past and present throughout the year?
Sponsors
You can sponsor us via direct bank transfer or cheque and have the chance to win some money via the Gloucester Lottery, follow the link below for how to sponsor. We are a volunteer committee and rely on sponsorship and donations to put the event on, any amount is warmly welcomed.
Sponsor GAFD
This is a non-profit venture and funds must be raised to organise and manage the day to make it as relevant, suitable, safe and enjoyable as we can. We would be extremely grateful if you would consider sponsoring the event. Any amount you may be able to afford would be welcomed.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘GAFDCC’ (Gloucester Armed Forces Day Commemorative Committee). Please contact gloucesterafd@gmail.com for the address to send a cheque to.
Bank transfers should be made to Account Number 66475668 Sort Code 30-93-48. Please quote ‘GAFD’ when paying by bank transfer.
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
What will be going on?
A PARADE
12:15. Parade blessing by the Dean of Gloucester Cathedral
12:21. Historic Spitfire Fly Past (Weather permitting)
12:30. Parade starts from Gloucester Cathedral to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum at Gloucester Docks - see route image below.
Featuring a Military Band - the British Army Band TIDWORTH (incorporates The Royal Artillery Band, The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers and The Band of the Adjutant General's Corps).
FAMILY DAY AT GLOUCESTER DOCKS
From 12:30 to 17:00
Come and meet our Forces, visit the stalls & displays!. Stalls include include: RBL, SSAFA, H4H, RAFA, WRENs Assn, the SOGM, the Rifles, Air Cadets, 501 Sqn RAF, Freemasons, others are being added including representatives of the County Council and NHS in relation to the Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans support services respectively.
There will be entertainment from the Military Band, and local entertainers Tyler Evans and Georgia-May Matthews.
PLEASE NOTE; ANYONE PLANNING ON USING A DRONE TO CAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO.
ALL FLYING IS NOT ALLOWED FOR ONE HOUR BEFORE THE FLYPAST IS DUE (12:21) UNTIL THE FLYPAST IS COMPLETED. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WILL MAKE MORE THAN ONE PASS OVER THE CATHEDRAL SO PLEASE ENSURE IT HAS DEPARTED BEFORE DEPLOYING ANY DRONES.
PROGRAMME
- 12:00-12:10. Parade Form Up
- 12;15. Bless the parade – the Dean
- 12:21. Spitfire flypast
- 12:30. Parade Starts
- 12:45-13:00. Parade arrives at the Docks
- 13:30. Civics AFD flag raising
- 13:40. Welcome speeches
- 13:45-14:15. Mil Band performance at the Docks
- 14:25-15:15 (with break). Tyler Evans
- 15:20-16:30 (with break). Georgia-May
- 17:00 - end
Why are celebrations like these important?
Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. You can find out more about what they are doing at home and around the world by visiting the official sites of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
The public show their support for the Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day, but did you know the Armed Forces Covenant outlines how the Government, businesses and communities support Armed Forces personnel past and present throughout the year?
Sponsors
- MoD
- Royal British legion Gloucester City Branch
- Mr M Smith
- Others sponsors hopefully to follow
You can sponsor us via direct bank transfer or cheque and have the chance to win some money via the Gloucester Lottery, follow the link below for how to sponsor. We are a volunteer committee and rely on sponsorship and donations to put the event on, any amount is warmly welcomed.
Sponsor GAFD
This is a non-profit venture and funds must be raised to organise and manage the day to make it as relevant, suitable, safe and enjoyable as we can. We would be extremely grateful if you would consider sponsoring the event. Any amount you may be able to afford would be welcomed.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘GAFDCC’ (Gloucester Armed Forces Day Commemorative Committee). Please contact gloucesterafd@gmail.com for the address to send a cheque to.
Bank transfers should be made to Account Number 66475668 Sort Code 30-93-48. Please quote ‘GAFD’ when paying by bank transfer.
