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Military Supporting Charities Encouraged To Join In At Armed Forces Day

If you represent a registered charity that supports Armed Forces, then bag a place at this year's Armed Forces Day, ASAP.

If you represent a registered charity that supports Armed Forces, then bag a place at this year's Armed Forces Day, ASAP.

Armed Forces Day is at the glorious beachside location of Eastern Gardens in Ryde on Sunday 25 June.

Cllr Ian Dore, Armed Forces Day committee chair and Isle of Wight Armed Forces Champion, said: “First of all, there is no cost involved, that’s not how we roll.

"We already have Veterans Outreach Support, the Royal British Legion, and several others, but we wouldn’t want people to miss out.

"Registered charities that support the Armed Forces are invited to apply for a space, pitching up, continuing their hard work and enjoying the day.

"There are a couple of spaces available and our ‘2 ice cream’ on the day, Chris, is allocating pitches from this week. If this message is speaking to you, get in touch via the website ASAP.”

The NHS mental health specialist service Op Courage has confirmed they will be attending, with them recently being present at the Veteran Aware launch at St Mary's Hospital in Newport.

Op Courage is designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.

NHS England chief executive, Sir Simon Stevens, said:

“We owe a special debt of gratitude to those who risk all for their country and the NHS is determined to do its part in honouring that.”

The Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.

This year's event consists of a full day's ac

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