What an incredible day! A heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who joined us in Vivary Park today, an amazing 48,500 visitors! We hope you all enjoyed every moment of Somerset Armed Forces Day. Our deepest thanks to everyone who made the event possible, from the food stalls and coffee stands to the re‑enactors, charities, the Red […]
Many thanks to local business Pollard and Sons for their support of Somerset Armed Forces Day. This is their Motto’s – ‘your home, our pride’ / ‘a family business built on trust & care’. We are a reliable, family-run, local independent company providing a full range of plumbing & heating services (including LPG & oil) […]
We would like to thank Crystal Care Collection for their support of Somerset Armed Forces Day. Sherwell Manor is a brand-new care home in Taunton with its grand opening taking place on Saturday 18th July! Purpose built with residents in mind and offering some of the highest quality residential, dementia, and respite care in Somerset, […]
This is our schedule for next week’s event, subject to change depending on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Middlezoy Aerodrome flight. We shall keep you updated on the day if there are any changes. 10:00hrs – 18:00hrs, Vivary Park, Taunton
This is our schedule for next week’s event, subject to change depending on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Middlezoy Aerodrome flight. We shall keep you updated.
Armed Forces Day is officially just one Saturday, but the UK marks it as part of a wider Armed Forces Week, which naturally stretches celebrations across several days. Councils, charities, schools, cadet units and community groups use the whole week — and the weekends either side — to run events when venues, volunteers and families […]
Thank you so much to Wellington Motors Omoda & Jaecoo for their support of this year’s event: Wellington Motors are proud to be supporting Somerset Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 At Wellington Motors Omoda & Jaecoo, we’re honoured to stand alongside our Armed Forces community and show our appreciation for the dedication, service, and sacrifice of […]
A huge thank you to Chevron Traffic Management. Somerton and Wayne Ellis the South West Regional Director of the company, for their support of Somerset Armed Forces Day. Chevron Traffic Management will be supplying the signage throughout the park on Saturday 4th July. https://www.facebook.com/ChevronTrafficManagement
*******ARENA EVENT*******Joining us again this year on Saturday 4th July is the Squibb freestyle motocross stunt team. Jamie Squibb and the rest of the team perform amazing stunts and jumps in mid air. The stunt team have transportable metal take off and landing ramps which enables them to put on the incredible shows that they […]
Fantastic news, we can confirm that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be doing a flypast on Somerset Armed Forces Day. As of yet, we cannot confirm the time of the flypast but will keep you updated when we know more. For information on the pilots and the planes that the BBMF are flying […]
Joining us this year at Somerset Armed Forces Day is the recently launched small business Bake Box who are based in Chard. They will be bringing a variety of delicious handmade bakes. Stop by their pitch to see the range of baked goods they have on offer. Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573947698885
Great news, Jaqueline Hurley will be joining us again this year on Saturday 4th July showcasing her remembrance art collection. In 2014, Jacqueline started painting the Remembrance Collection as a tribute to her friend, a Royal Marine who sadly lost his life in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan. For more information about Jacqueline and her […]
There’s still time to purchase tickets if you fancy enjoying 4 days of fabulous music in Vivary Park, Taunton. Take yourself along to the Blue Tone Festival on Thusday 28 May 5:00 pm – 10;30 pm, Friday 29th 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31 May 11:30 am – 9:30 pm. This […]
Thank you so much to Wellington Motors Omoda & Jaecoo for their support: Wellington Motors are proud to be supporting Somerset Armed Forces Day At Wellington Motors Omoda & Jaecoo, we’re honoured to stand alongside our Armed Forces community and show our appreciation for the dedication, service, and sacrifice of those who protect us. With […]
Want to enjoy the day in style? Join us in our VIP Marquee at Somerset Armed Forces Day and watch all the arena action from the comfort of your own reserved spot. Enjoy fantastic food and drink provided throughout the day, come and go as you please, and meet some of the people who make […]
Do you fancy enjoying 4 days of fabulous music in Vivary Park, Taunton? Take yourself along to the Blue Tone Festival on Thusday 28 May 5:00 pm – 10;30 pm, Friday 29th 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31 May 11:30 am – 9:30 pm. This year the Blue Tone Festival are […]