ROAD CLOSURE ORDER - IN PLACE FROM GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
The Road Closure Order has been received, great news. Please let people know and share this post. The closure will be effective from 12:30 until 13:00 for the route in the image at the bottom of this page. The main impact will be for Commercial Road leading to the A4301 past the Southgate Moorings car park at the Docks, in both directions. Note the order includes the route from the Cathedral to the 'cd rack' as it joins the A4301 as well.
Trying to get the message out as far and wide as I can so people can make alternative arrangements for that period. I apologise in advance if this causes issues for anyone for a short while.
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
12:20. Parade blessing by the Dean of Gloucester Cathedral
12:29. Historic Hurricane Fly Past (CANCELLED - high crosswinds forecast)
12:30. Parade starts from Gloucester Cathedral to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum at Gloucester Docks - see route image below. If the flypast is late the parade will still start at 12:30 so as not to impact the rest of the programme.
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 included:
ARRC Sp Bn, 6th Rifles, Gloucester Division Marine Cadets , Sea & Marine Cadets, County ACF, MPCT, Air Cadets 181 Sqn, Police Cadets, RBL Glos City, WRAC , Combat Stress & Forces Hub, Food - Lydbrook RBL, Walking with the Wounded, RAFA, Aden Veterans Association , Gloucester Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, Gloucester Rugby Foundation, Glos County Council AF Covenant, NHS Op Courage, NHS Glos Foundations Trust, Angel Ices, Freemasons , AFCEA UK West Chapter
Watch out for Churchill - he will be making speeches and be amongst the crowd.
There will be entertainment from the Military Band, and local entertainers Tyler Evans and Georgia-May Matthews.
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?
Click here for further sponsor details
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 [email protected] 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.
The Road Closure Order has been received, great news. Please let people know and share this post. The closure will be effective from 12:30 until 13:00 for the route in the image at the bottom of this page. The main impact will be for Commercial Road leading to the A4301 past the Southgate Moorings car park at the Docks, in both directions. Note the order includes the route from the Cathedral to the 'cd rack' as it joins the A4301 as well.
Trying to get the message out as far and wide as I can so people can make alternative arrangements for that period. I apologise in advance if this causes issues for anyone for a short while.
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
12:20. Parade blessing by the Dean of Gloucester Cathedral
12:29. Historic Hurricane Fly Past (CANCELLED - high crosswinds forecast)
12:30. Parade starts from Gloucester Cathedral to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum at Gloucester Docks - see route image below. If the flypast is late the parade will still start at 12:30 so as not to impact the rest of the programme.
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 included:
ARRC Sp Bn, 6th Rifles, Gloucester Division Marine Cadets , Sea & Marine Cadets, County ACF, MPCT, Air Cadets 181 Sqn, Police Cadets, RBL Glos City, WRAC , Combat Stress & Forces Hub, Food - Lydbrook RBL, Walking with the Wounded, RAFA, Aden Veterans Association , Gloucester Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, Gloucester Rugby Foundation, Glos County Council AF Covenant, NHS Op Courage, NHS Glos Foundations Trust, Angel Ices, Freemasons , AFCEA UK West Chapter
Watch out for Churchill - he will be making speeches and be amongst the crowd.
There will be entertainment from the Military Band, and local entertainers Tyler Evans and Georgia-May Matthews.
PROGRAMME
- 12:00-12:10. Parade Form Up
- 12:20. Bless the parade – the Dean
- 12:29. Hurricane flypast (CANCELLED - high crosswinds forecast)
- 12:30. Parade Starts
- 12:45-13:00. Parade arrives at the Docks
- 13:00. Churchill speeches (actor)
- 13:30. Civics AFD flag raising
- 13:45. Welcome speeches
- 13:50-14:20. 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?
Click here for further sponsor details
- MoD
- Royal British Legion Gloucester City Branch
- Mr M Smith
- AFCEA UK West Chapter
- Gloucester BID
- The Avenue Pub, Bristol Road Gloucester
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 [email protected] 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.