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Thousands descend on Scarborough for Armed Forces Day
It was an epic day of celebrations as thousands of people flocked to Scarborough to publicly show their support and appreciation for service personnel, their families, cadets and veterans. Aircraft took to the sky and marching bands performed along the seafront on Saturday as young and old from far and wide gathered under blue skies.…
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Armed Forces Day flag unveiled at Skipton Building Society in Scarborough
Cllr David Chance, Chair of North Yorkshire Council was joined by Scarborough’s town crier to unveil Armed Forces Day flag at Skipton Building Society to recognise their commitment to Armed Forces Day. Skipton Building Society are a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and have sponsored Scarborough Armed Forces Day in 2025 and 2026.…
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Scarborough welcomes Belgian sea cadets in historic Armed Forces Day Visit
Scarborough Armed Forces Day with the Scarborough Sea Cadets is set to welcome a distinguished international delegation of Sea Cadets from Geel as part of this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations, marking a significant milestone in a growing friendship between the two units. The delegation of fourteen includes four staff members led by Executive Officer…
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Air displays and parade details for Armed Forces Day Scarborough
Crowds heading to Scarborough at the end of this month (June) can look forward to a full day of spectacular aerial displays, military performances and ceremonial moments as the Yorkshire coast hosts one of the region’s biggest Armed Forces celebrations. The resort will host Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 27 June, which will see air…
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Scarbrough Armed Forces Day receives MOD support
Scarborough Armed Forces Day is one of 130 to receive Ministry of Defence (MOD) funding to help host the celebrations on 27 June. The grants come as part of the MOD’s work to boost the number of events taking place this year in line with the Strategic Defence Review’s call to reconnect communities with the…
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Join the Salute: Armed Forces Day Highlights Scarborough 400
Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2026 takes place in a landmark year for the town as it marks 400 years since the discovery of its spa waters. To commemorate the 400-year anniversary of Scarborough becoming a Spa town, a year-long celebration is planned for 2026 with a programme of vibrant events including exhibitions, culture and art…
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Scarborough Branch of the Royal British Legion to Host Gala dinner on the Eve of Armed Forces Day 2026
Scarborough will once again come together in proud support of the Armed Forces community as the Scarborough Branch of the Royal British Legion hosts its prestigious “Night Before Armed Forces Day – Gala Dinner” on Friday 26 June 2026 at the iconic Scarborough Spa, Ocean Room. Kindly sponsored by Happy Futures Support Specialists, this flagship event…
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Veteran shares his pride as Scarborough Armed Forces Day nears
A military veteran has spoken of his pride at staging Yorkshire’s largest Armed Forces event in his hometown to mark 100 days to go until thousands of people will descend on Scarborough for the annual celebration. The resort will host Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, which will see spectacular air displays alongside colourful…
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Iconic ship that transformed maritime history to sail into region for Armed Forces Day
The arrival of a 16th century Spanish galleon that sailed its way into maritime history is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough and will be open for visitors during Armed Forces Day. A full-scale replica of the Nao Victoria, which became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe more than 500 years ago,…
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Local arts organisation makes an eco friendly Spitfire
Local arts organisation Animated Objects will be building on the success of the eco friendly sculptures they have previously created for Armed Forces Day, with a whole new creation for 2025. This year they will be making a life sized Mk1 Spitfire out of completely biodegradable materials – primarily cardboard for public display at the…