We shall also have a Bedford OY 3 tonner. This vehicle was saved from a scrapyard and rallied for a number of years before being purchased in September last year and brought up to show condition. Stop by and have a chat with the owners to find out what they had to do to get […]
We shall have a 1950’s Austin K9 wireless light radio communications truck. The K9 was designed initially as a 4×4 military version of the Austin Loadstar truck. It served various armed forces throughout the world, It was a versatile workhorse in combat zones and logistical operations due to its rugged chassis, robust engine and adaptable […]
The RNRM (Royal Navy Royal Marines) Off Road Team will be joining us on Saturday 6th July. Taken from the RNRM website: The Off Road team participate in 7 events each year pitting combined service teams against their civilian counterparts. Trucks are pushed to their limits in a variety of disciplines including orienteering, night races, […]
The guys from @nuffieldtauntonhospital will be with us again at Armed Forces Day on Saturday 6th July.Last year they were with their colleagues from the Nuffield Health Taunton Fitness & Wellbeing Gym. They hosted a fitness challenge and tested our nutritional knowledge.I wonder what they’ll have in store for us this year!
If you are looking for handmade gifts, then stop off at Bits and Co Gifts pitch. From handmade jewellery to bags and many other items, you’re sure to find something you like. Check out what they have to offer on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bitsandcogifts
We have to thank Sallyann of Stems of Taunton for supporting us on Armed Forces Day, giving us her time and expertise with the floral decorations that will be on display in our Guest Marquee this year. Thank you so much for your support.
One of the charities that will be present at Somerset Armed Forces Day on the 6th of July will be @helpforheroes . The charity was set up in 2007 by Bryn and Emma Parry when they recognised a need to help veterans who had been injured during conflicts and gave their time and energy to raise funds […]
We will have a 1965 Daimler Ferret Mk 2/3 at Armed Forces Day. The Ferret Mk 2 Scout Car is a British armoured fighting vehicle built by Daimler between 1952 to 1971. Powered by a 6-cylinder Rolls-Royce engine, the Ferret served in a reconnaissance role from the 1950s onward and saw service with the British […]
Football Fun Factory are on a mission to make football fun for boys and girls and they are joining us on Saturday 6th July. James Cutting is the founder of Football Fun Factory which was created in 2017. His vision was to provide memorable football experiences for boys and girls of all ages whatever their […]
The Poppy of Honour Memorial will be at Armed Forces Day on the 6th July, located beside their stand on Armed Forces Day Back in 2014 it was the brainchild of Terry Williams who wanted a permanent memorial to commemorate those killed or missing in action during the 1914 – 1918 War. The Memorial contains […]
Somerset Wildlife Trust will be celebrating 60 years this year. The Trust was formed in 1964 although when they started they were known as The Somerset Trust for Nature Conservation. Those that formed the trust recognised a need to do something to ensure a future for the wildlife in this county. They will be joining us […]
Sadly we live in a world where there are road accidents on a daily basis be it on a motorway, an A Road or a narrow lane, they are a fact of life. Representatives of Somerset Road Safety will be with us on Armed Forces Day to offer advice on how to stay safe when […]