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
Chloe Marie Aston is a singer from North Devon with a difference, she is a singer with a piano on a bike. From a very early age, 6 to be exact Chloe Marie has wanted to entertain. She joined a club in Barnstaple until it closed due to the owner becoming ill. From there she […]
P.B. Model Maker will be with us on Armed Forces Day. What has started off as a hobby has become a passion. The models and dioramas made are dedicated to the Allied and Axis air forces of the Second World War, the aircraft, ships and vehicles, that have been built, represent the period of mid […]
Representatives of the Somerset Branch of SSAFA (SSAFA Somerset) who provide support to our Armed Forces and their families, will be joining us on Saturday 6th July. In 1885 Major (later Colonel Sir) James Gildea founded Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Families Association (SSFA) and the charity went through many changes over the years, including in 1919 […]
We shall have a Scimitar at Armed Forces Day. The Scimitar is an armoured tracked military reconnaissance vehicle that was used by the British Army until they were retired from active service last year.https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=f63f776a-8efe-42ba-93c6-e72f2a9f2707 – see page 13. This reconnaissance vehicle was built in 1974 and has a top road speed of 50 mph. Take […]
*We still have some tables available* During SAFD 2024 supporters will have the opportunity to sponsor tables in the Guest Suite, which is closed to the public, to network with other sponsors, dignitaries, and organisers. Tables for 10 people will be available. All guests will receive an admittance pass, which will be required to be […]
The SAFD Committee are delighted that Carlos and the team at the Corner House Hotel, Taunton are again supporting our show in 2024. The provision of accommodation by Corner House Hotel allows us to offer that gift to selected others who have an input to the success of our show. Thank you for your continued […]
Observers in the West will be back with us again this year on Armed Forces Day, They bring to us a replica of a wartime ‘post’, at which two observers from the Observer Corps, at any one time, would stand watch and report all aircraft movements to their local ‘Centre’. These communications points would transmit […]
We will have military vehicles parked up around Vivary Park. This is a 1944 Triumph 3HW and the markings on the bike represent the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers. The second photo is a mock up of a minefield being cleared in WWII. If you want to know how the Royal Engineers went about clearing mines, […]