Observers in the West brings 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’. They were a vital part of home defence. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CXrYzm5qK5DJ26hK Photo by 21stCenturyGreenstuff (talk) – Reproduced from 1946 book “An […]
Celebrating one year on since King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation https://www.royal.uk/coronation-weekend
Did you know that Vivary Golf Club is almost 100 years old? Designed by William Herbert Fowler in 1928. ( W H Fowler was born in 1856 and died in 1941 and he designed courses here and in the U.S.A. – https://www.top100golfcourses.com/architect/herbert-fowlerhttps://www.golfpass.com/…/architects/1420-herbert-fowler/ ) Vivary Golf Club is a short walk from the town centre and […]
For any veterans, or military personnel currently serving and reservists in and around the Somerset Area. Family members of veterans, reservists or those serving or you you have suffered bereavement and need help and support, NHS Somerset have launched two Armed Forces hubs that are here to offer the help and support you may need. […]
Thanks again to Berrys Coaches for putting on the coach to take us to Twickenham today and thanks to the lovely driver too. An amazing day was had by all and what a match, nail-biting to say the least! Congratulations to the Army for their win 43 – 42, commiserations Navy, you played so well […]
Thank you so much to our Supporter Sallyann at Stems of Taunton for supporting us again. We are so grateful to all our wonderful supporters who give time, goods, money, and their own skills to us for free to help make this day the best! Not only a local independent florist but recognised as a […]
Many thanks to Berrys Coaches for putting on a coach to take us to Twickenham to watch the Army v Navy rugby match. Who will win the Babcock Trophy this year?
Somerset Armed Forces Day are delighted to welcome aboard as a supporter to our show at Vivary Park Taunton on the 6th July 2024 – Biffa, who have kindly undertaken to assist us in the management and disposal of our waste and recycling generated on the day”. Biffa – Taunton Depot are not only a […]
We have to thank corzamedical the home of Pearalls Limited, a local business here in Taunton for their support of Somerset Armed Forces Day this year. Pearsalls Limited has been a Taunton based company for over 200 years. Pearsalls Limited was founded in London in 1795 by James Pearsall and at the time traded as […]
The committee are working hard behind the scenes as the day is getting closer. Vivary Park, TauntonSaturday 6th July 202410:00 – 18:00 A fun filled day for all the family.
Is it time to “spice” up your life? Then why not visit The Wicked Chilli HQ pitch to check out their range. They’ll even let you build your own hot sauce (available via their website). The company is located on a farm in North Somerset and is a family run business, their products are produced […]
Please come along to Vivary Park Golf Club on Thursday 23rd May, to an event organised by Taunton Chamber of Commerce who are supporting Somerset Armed Forces Day and raising funds for our event on the 6th of July. Thank you to Cullens smokehouse BBQ who will be supplying the food, Mainline Spirit Co who […]
Have you ever returned to the UK from your holiday on the Greek mainland or one of the Greek islands and wished you could still eat the authentic food from Greece? Then crave no more, you have the chance to eat authentic Greek and Athenian street food at Armed Forces Day. You now have the […]
Draca Beorðor will be with us at Somerset Armed Forces Day so you better lock up your daughters as the vikings are coming! Draca Beorðor is a reenactment group based in the Somerset area concentrating on the Viking Age and they take it seriously by researching and finding evidence from historical sources and archaeology from […]
Delighted to be saying T H A N K Y O U to Taunton Town Council for all your support and assistance with Somerset Armed Forces Day every year. We are very proud to be associated with you and grateful for all the help you give. #TauntonSomerset #Somerset #TauntonTownCouncil #Community #freefunday #VivaryPark #somersetarmedforcesday #army #navy […]