The committee are going to have a short break, but we shall soon be round the table discussing next year’s event which is happening on Saturday 5th July 2025 and plan our fund raising to ensure that we can put on as good an event next year or even better. It costs in excess of […]
Fabulous photo of the RAF Red Arrows flying over the military vehicles in Vivary Park on Saturday. Photo supplied by Harry Tier, thanks so much.
If you have started enquiring about next year’s event and we don’t get back to you right away, please bear with us, we’re having a few days off to rest after the phenomenal day last Saturday.
If you were visiting Vivary Park on Saturday on Somerset Armed Forces Day and stopped off at the The Remembrance Collection by Jacqueline Hurley pitch but didn’t get a chance to chat to Jacqueline, this is a link to her website POSH Original Art, telling you a bit more about her and the artwork she […]
The SAFD team would like to thank Avery Gardens Ltd for the stunning outdoor floral boxes. Red, white and blue, they looked fabulous outside the Guest Suite, and drew lots of praise. Thank you Martin. www.averygardens.co.uk
We’d like to thank the RAF Red Arrows for flying over Vivary Park on there way back from Teignmouth, they certainly were one of the highlights of the day.
Thanks again to the team for making access to Vivary Park so much easier on Saturday, the SAFD Committee really appreciate what you did.
Great mention for our event on Saturday on ITV’s West Country News https://www.facebook.com/share/v/XbbR3bW93Hwgv6Zs
The SAFD team would like to thank Stems of Taunton florist for the gorgeous Guest Suite table arrangements. Red, white and blue, they dressed the tables beautifully and occassioned much praise from our guests. Thank you Sally-Ann.
Great video highlights of yesterday’s event by Steve Hignett
Thank you to The Rebel Legion UK and the UK Garrison for being part of Somerset Armed Forces Day, it was great having you with us yesterday and thank you for supplying the photo.We hope you will be able to attend next year’s event, Saturday 5th July 2025, please put that date in your diary.
Wow what an amazing day, over 36,500 visitors to the park. Thank you for making it a day to remember.
Stop by Jacqueline Hurley’s Remembrance Art pitch, there is a vast selection of prints to choose from all with a story behind them. https://www.facebook.com/JacquelineHurleyArt
Teddy Bears will be available at our information tent tomorrow. Small metal poppy will not be for sale but is part of the The Conflict Collection, check out their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063354541122 The two larger poppies are not for sale either but check out Copper Hearts UK Facebook page to see the range of copper […]
The committee and volunteers will be busy today, preparing Vivary Park for tomorrow’s event. The day is almost upon us, there’s been a lot or work going on behind the scenes and I’d like to say well done to the committee for pulling it all together and a huge thank you to all the volunteers […]