Herefordshire raises the Armed Forces flag

Special flag raising ceremonies to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week took place in Hereford, the market towns and at the County Hospital today.

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire Mr Edward Harley OBE CStJ, The Chair of Herefordshire Council, Councillor Roger Phillips, Mayor of Hereford Councillor Jacqui Carwardine and senior figures from all three Armed Forces Services attended the event in High Town, Hereford, with invited guests representing military charities, the Armed Forces and the veteran community. Onlookers were treated to special tributes by pupils from Riverside Primary School and Lord Scudamore Primary Academy.

Armed Forces Week (19-24 June) is a chance to give thanks to the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets.

An Armed Forces flag will also fly throughout the week at Hereford County Hospital. 

There are a range of other events planned throughout Armed Forces Week in Herefordshire including:

Monday 19 June- Laguna's Spitfire Legacy: talk at The Courtyard, Hereford

Monday 19 June to Monday 3 July- Art 4 Veterans Exhibition

Thursday 22 June - NIMITE Military to Business Showcase

Saturday 24 June - Armed Forces Day Army Football Festival