Programme of Events

Friday 14th July 2006
 
1.30pm - 5.00pm Meet the Armed Forces
   
3.00pm Prize Giving for Art Competition
   
7.30pm - 10.00pm Cultural Evening
   
Saturday 15th July 2006
 
10.30am

Static Displays open

  • Opportunity to "Meet a Veteran" and learn about their experiences
  • Exhibition of local children's art competition

Other displays include:

  • Armed Forces
  • Support Organisations for Ex Servicemen
  • Cadets Organisations
   
2.45pm - 3.15pm
  • Award of the New Veterans Badge to Veterans and childrens
  • Children's Art Competition prize giving

The presentation will be made by a Senior Serving Officer and Torbay Council Chairman Cllr. John Dunn

   
3.30pm - 3.50pn Veterans Parade Eastern Esplanade
   
3.50pm - 4.00pm "Hollow Square" Muster and Tribute to Veterans by Naval Padre
   
4.00pm - 5.00pm Afternoon tea for Veterans and members of the public

South West Veterans Day is one of over 200 events from across the UK and is expected to attract veterans from all over the South West.

Furthed details about the event can be obtained from Torbay Council's Connections Offices in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. Application forms can also be obtained from Connections Offices, or online at the Veterans Agency website.


Created and hosted by Torbay Council. Copyright 2006.