The musical duo that are Soldiers of Swing first came to light when they entered the 14th series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2020 and they made it to the semi finals, not bad for a couple of guys who had jokingly applied to BGT the previous year. The singing duo are friends Sergeant Vince […]
The family run business that is Berrys Coaches was originally founded in 1920 by Clifford Berry, but at that time it was a truck and haulage business and consisted of only one vehicle which they converted to carry passengers at weekends. The business soon evolved into a coach company and when they outgrew their original […]
We are pleased to say that we shall have Sally Holiday aka Blitz Time Sally with us on Armed Forces Day. Sally’s sultry tones and jazz style will definitely transport us back to the 1940s. Sally has such a broad vocal range, she doesn’t just sing songs from that era, she can adapt to any […]
A huge T H A N K Y O U to Terri and Rich Hudson at Mainline Spirit Co for being another wonderful supporter of Somerset Armed Forces Day! We are delighted to have your support again and value your contributions to the day greatly. A big thank you from all of us on the […]
Joining us again this year at Armed Forces Day is the award winning Mainline Spirit Co. This is a family run business located here in the South West and set in the town of Taunton. The distillery produces premium quality spirits such as rum, vodka and gin full of flavours that will tantalise your tastebuds. […]
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 […]
Keep a look out for Roger Blighty the wannabe pilot with his detailed scale model biplane Betsy Blue that’s attached to a penny farthing bicycle at Armed Forces Day on Saturday 6th July. Give him space though, Betsy Blue boasts a six foot wingspan, motorised propellers and an onboard sound system that replicates the sounds […]
We’re so glad to have Kirsten Orsborn Singer back with us this year at Armed Forces Day. South Wales performer Kirsten Orsborn is one of the UK’s best and most versatile international female vocalist. Performing an extensive repertoire of music from swing, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, Motown, soul, right through to disco and pop and […]
A very B I G T H A N K Y O U to Cullen’s Catering, Taunton 01823 289274 for being such a fabulous supporter of Somerset Armed Forces Day! We’d be lost without you Ed and Jackie, so thank you from all of us. If you are looking for a caterer, event catering, bars […]
Check out these fabulous poppies done by Copper Hearts UK, I just love them. Jack does a whole range of flowers and other copper art. Check him out. https://www.facebook.com/CopperHeartsUKltd
We shall have a 1954 Willys M38 A1 Jeep being displayed at Armed Forces Day on the 6th July. This type of Jeep was produced between 1952 to 1971, it was the introduction of the first rounded fender Willys Jeep, with a contoured hood, two piece windshield and the windscreen wipers were mounted at the […]
42 years ago today was the start of the Falklands War. It lasted 74 days and ended with the surrender of Argentinian Forces on 14 June 1982. A total of 255 British servicemen, three female civilians were killed liberating the Falklands and Argentina lost 649 servicemen. More information about the war can be found here: […]
71 Military Intelligence Company, a reserve unit based in both Bristol and Exeter will be joining us on Armed Forces Day. Read what the Battalions all about here: https://www.army.mod.uk/…/intelligence-corps/our-units/
Just love this poppy done by Ric.
Wishing all taking part in Somerset Armed Forces Day, family and friends a Peaceful and Happy Easter Sunday.
The Plymouth Branch of The Royal Tank Regiment Association will be with us on Armed Forces Day. The Plymouth Branch is the ‘home branch’ of The Royal Tank Regiment Association that binds the Regiment together. It preserves the comradeship, standards, values and traditions of the Regiment. It looks after those who are serving and those […]