Manchester's plans for Armed Forces Week have been announced

Next week, servicemen and women will be celebrated for their outstanding contribution as the nation celebrates Armed Forces Week.

Service personnel have been invited to commemorate the Armed Forces throughout the ages; including troops and their families, veterans, reservists and young cadets. Events will be held across the country and here in Greater Manchester, with the aim to bring communities together in a show of support.

The dedicated day is set to boost morale among among serving soldiers and signals an appreciation for the work they do for the UK across the world. Taking place between 19 June and 25 June, Armed Forces Week 2023 will be marked here in Manchester with a number of events.

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To mark the beginning of the week, the Armed Forces flag will be raised on top of Central Library at 10:30am on Monday, June 19, and there will also be an Armed Forces family fun day towards the end of the week.

The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Yasmine Dar, will attend the opening ceremony and will be accompanied by representatives from each of the Armed Forces including Mr Carl Austin-Behan OBE DL representing the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Paul Marshall, the Armed Forces Champion for Manchester City Council’s Senior Management Team, Joe Larrigan, RBL County Chairman for Greater Manchester and a fanfare from the 103RA LAV Band.

On Armed Forces Day, Saturday 24 June, the council invites members of the public and families to come along for an afternoon of fun, enjoy activities and honour the members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their dedication and service. The Armed Forces family fun day in St Peter’s Square will run from 11am until 4pm, and will