Eyes right for Armed Forces Day parade

Chairman Chris Gadsden said: “Everything is now in place for another fantastic day for all the family to come along and enjoy themselves.”

The day starts at 9.30am with a fun dog show, and everyone is welcome to bring their pooch along to show off and win a certificate or rosette.

The parade of veterans and local youth organisations will begin at 11.15am.

This will include a drumhead service conducted by the Reverend Paul Messenger at midday.

There are more than 40 stalls for visitors to have fun browsing throughout the day and all those who buy a programme will be entered automatically into a prize draw, which will take place at 3.30pm.

Arena events include: King Offa School Dancers, Chantry School’s performing arts, and martial arts displays. Bexhill’s Robertson Academy Pipes and Drums, and Dancemoves will be entertaining the crowd.

Chris added: “It is not too late to enter for the tug o’ war, details of which can be obtained from the number given below.

“If you are an ex-serviceman or woman and would like to take part in the Parade please feel free to join us on the day.”

For all details please contact: Chris on 01424-734-204, if you get the answering machine please leave a message.

Or you can email: [email protected]

PICTURED: The drumhead ceremony at last year’s event