Region to mark Armed Forces Week

CELEBRATIONS for Armed Forces Week will be taking place across Dumfries and Galloway next week.

Events are being held as part of the annual national campaign to provide everyone with the opportunity to show their support for the men and women of the armed forces, past and present, including serving troops, their families, reservists, veterans and cadets.
To start the week flag raising events are taking place on Monday June 22 at the following locations and times:

• 10 am at Midsteeple, Dumfries
• 10.45 am at Castle Square, Stranraer
• 11 am at Annan Town Hall
• 11 am at Market Hill, Castle Douglas
• 11 am at Moffat Town Hall
• 11 am at Tolbooth, Sanquhar
• 11 am at Langholm Town Hall
• 12 pm at Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
• 6 pm at Colliston Park, Dalbeattie

On Armed Forces Day, Saturday June 27 a parade will take place from 11.40 am until 12.30 pm in Dumfries Town Centre. The parade will be led by members of Annan Town Band, followed by representatives of our retired and serving armed forces personnel. Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE will be the master of ceremonies.
Looking ahead to the celebrations councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Armed Forces Champion, said:
“I am delighted to invite veterans, reservists, cadets and serving personnel to join us for this year’s parade, and I would encourage communities across the region to come along and show their support.
“The strong turnout we see each year is a clear reflection of the respect our communities have for the armed forces. It is a great opportunity to come together, share in the sense of pride, and recognise the contribution of those who serve.”