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 […]
We are pleased to say that Service Dogs UK will be joining us on Armed Forces Day. This is a charity that trains rescue dogs to become psychiatric assistance dogs for Veterans and those who work with the Emergency Services who are suffering with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Please check out their website:https://www.servicedogsuk.org/ And […]
We are pleased that the charity On Your Bike – Taunton will be joining us on Armed Forces Day. The charity was created in Wellington back in 2010 and has gone on from strength to strength. Their aim is to support those who suffer with physical disabilities, those who have suffered from social exclusion and […]
Members of the South West Royal British Legion Riders Branch will be with us on Armed Forces Day. The Riders are brought together by their enthusiasm for motorcycling, and to support and promote the charitable efforts of The Royal British Legion Their members are not just from the Army, the Royal Air Force, the Royal […]
We are pleased to say that the Taunton Sea & Royal Marines Cadets will be with us on Armed Forces Day. Their aim is to help young people experiences that will help them grow and develop into better versions of themselves. The children and young adults experience various activities and adventures, they teach them team […]
We shall have a 1942 Willys (Slat Grill) Jeep at Armed Forces Day, these vehicles are very rare. The owner of this Jeep has very kindly supplied this information: “My Jeep ‘was born’ in February 1942 and registered in March 1942, around 4 months into the first production run of the Jeep in the USA. […]
We are pleased to say that Mollie’s Makings will be with us again this year on Armed Forces Day, showcasing her jewellery range. Check out her Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MolliesMakings
There will be two more vehicles present at Armed Forces Day on the 6th July, they are part of the The 4th Dorset HQ Coy 43rd Wessex Brigade living history display. (These displays are owned by a husband and wife team). They are an Austin K2 GS Lorry and a Morris 10 Staff Car. The […]
A team from Medequip will be joining us on Saturday 6th July. The aim of Medequip is to keep individuals independent. They provide community equipment services to local authorities and the NHS throughout the UK and offer a wide range of equipment and support to individuals in their homes, helping them stay independent. They also […]
A huge thank you to Ed and Jackie of Cullen’s Catering, Taunton 07799701949 and Cullens smokehouse BBQ for their continued support of Somerset Armed Forces Day. We really do appreciate all that you do. For any of your catering needs, give them a call, no job’s too big or small. https://www.facebook.com/vivarygolfclub https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057268249422