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Events
On the Armed Forces Day on 27th June and in the weeks leading up to it, events will take place across the country, ranging from national and regional celebrations, to dozens of local events organised by councils, ex-Service organisations, community groups and schools.
The Swanage Event is the Weekend 19th - 20th June 2010
All events are Free of charge to enter
Disaster Kitchen Demonstration.
This demonstration is a must visit. Pop up to Sandpit Field on Saturday from 11am and watch Mr Steve Hooper show off his culinary skills using a dustbin, some turf and two old car wheels.
Steve an ex-Navy Chief Petty Officer Chef, has served up dinner for many Admirals and dignitaries.
Saturday will be the active cooking display and Sunday will be a static display so Steve can participate in the Parade.
As you can imagine the Royal Navy can be called upon to help out in any areas around the world where disasters hit. All ships crews go through training in such exercises, which involve Search and Rescue, Fire Fighting, Flood relief, Crowd control in areas where there could be angry mobs due to events that have taken place. Not only do the ship’s crew ashore need feeding when in areas like this but also locals. This is where this type of kitchen could be used when nothing else is available, getting a fast and effective meal out is essential for moral.
Drill Competition
A bit of fun for any organisation that thinks they are coordinated as a team. Come and have a go?
This is run by Drill instructors from The Royal Signals Regiment at Blandford Camp, so “Yes” they do shout, but only the instructions.
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Last year the Swanage Carnival and Regatta Committee entered a team and for a group that only had 10 minutes training they did very well.
So if you think you have the right team and the coordination and would like to give this a try then come along to Swanage Seafront Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
Cadet’s Standard Bearers Competition.
This is where the young men and women of the Cadets are put through their paces by 2 Royal British Legion, Standard Bearer trainers. 2008 saw Michael Drysdale from Chirstchurch ATC as the winner.
Local MP Jim Knight and Chairman of the Swanage Branch of the Royal British Legion Mr Bob Alexander (Sponsors of the Trophy) with 2008 winner of the Cadets Standard Bearers Competition Michael Drysdale.
If your Cadet unit would like to take part please contact us at:
Swanageveterans08@btinternet.com or call 01929 427261
Competition takes place at 11am Sunday and the Results announced after the Veterans Badge Presentation.
Veterans Badge Presentation
Have you received your Armed Forces Veterans Badge?
Want to know more about it and would like your badge presented?
Then contact us and we will send you the forms and
have your
Badge sent to us for the presentation
The presentation takes place on Swanage Seafront at 1.15 prior to the Veterans Parade.
Armed Forces and Veterans Parade.
2009 sees 2 Parades as the 11 Signals Regiment Royal Corp of Signals march by invitation of the Town Mayor to exercise the “Liberty of the Town” on Saturday Afternoon at 2.30pm.
Then on Sunday the one that all the older Veterans enjoy, The “Veterans Parade” which kicks off at 2.30 pm from the Clock tower on Swanage Seafront.
Yes, We look after those that are unable to March the route (the Three Veterans in the picture Have a combined age of 263)
Some of the Standards on display including The National Standard of St Dunstans and The Submariners Association.
Ringwood Pipeband
Find out more about
Armed Forces Day.
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