Somerset’s Veterans Day to take place at the Fleet Air Arm Museum.

The 2008 National Veterans Day will take place throughout the UK towards the end of June with Somerset’s focal point for celebration taking place at the Fleet Air Arm Museum on Sunday June 29.

There will be free entry to the Fleet Air Arm Museum as young and old, veterans and non veterans come to celebrate the contribution made by all armed services and learn about how to record their family history for posterity.

The organisers of Somerset’s Veterans Day are hoping to encourage all Veterans to register for an “Armed Forces Veteran” badge which will be presented on the day by Admiral Terry Loughran and David Laws MP at the Fleet Air Arm Museum. All registrations should be received by June 6^th. 

Admiral Loughran, Chairman of the Museum Trustees says “The day is not a substitute for our annual acts of Commemoration and Remembrance, but is a nationwide celebration of Veterans at the heart of our community and provides an opportunity for the Nation to say ‘Thank you’ to all ex-service personnel, whatever their age, background or service experience.” 

Throughout the day, visitors to the museum will see stands, workshops and displays and be entertained by AsOne Theatre Production presenting a “fusion of drama, song and projected image.” reflecting music inspired by 20^th century conflicts. 

The event will be free to enter and doors will open at 10.00am. The presentation of badges to Veterans will commence at 2.30pm. 

If you would like to register for a badge to be presented  to you on June 29th, please contact Julia Hodson at the Fleet Air Arm Museum on 01935 842610 or email Juliah@fleetairarm.com