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Armed Forces Day Shropshire

We are looking forward to our local Armed Forces Day event at Shrewsbury Sports Village where there will be a variety of sports activities for the whole family including a climbing wall, football, roller disco, netball, basketball, cycling, tennis plus more. Younger children can enjoy face painting, soft play, art play and tots sports activities. Parking at the Sports Village is free of charge. All the activities and access to the facility is free of charge. 

Customers love our short and long sleeved performance T-shirts due to their light-weight, breathable fabric with UPF 30+ and UV protection which keeps fresh during exercise and on warmer days. We have expanded the range to include a NEW Performance Polo Shirt in two smart colours: Navy & Burgundy. Both can be personalised with your choice of military badge.

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NEW Colours - Personalised Double Tipped Polo Shirts Customers loved our double tipped polo shirt and requested more colours. We have obliged with two smart NEW colours: Forest Green/ White and Navy/White

National Service Day 2018

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR

Open 10am, Sunday 24th June 2018 with Service of Remembrance at 2pm

National Service Day at the National Memorial Arboretum is a wonderful opportunity to meet comrades and reminisce. The Service of Remembrance includes a parade of veterans and standards and Laying of the Wreaths with an Address by Rear Admiral J Lippiett. The Band is the Burton on Trent Salvation Army Band with Musical Director Peter Dukes. This special service offers a poignant moment to pause and reflect.

National Service Day is a day in the British military calendar for ex-service men and women, from all branches of the Armed Forces, to come together and share their experiences. The day is open to all and is always a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 

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Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to show your support for the men and women of the Armed Forces, including those currently serving veterans and cadets. This year the National Event is to be held in Llandudno in Conwy but there are hundreds of wide ranging events across the country. Visit: armedforcesday.org.uk/find-events/

On 2 June 2018 HM Queen Elizabeth will commemorate 65 years since her coronation. The Queen witnessed her father’s coronation in 1937 and this year marks 65 years since her own coronation on 2 June 1953; making it a particularly poignant and remarkable moment in royal history. This momentous day would officially mark the beginning of the longest reign in our history. and to mark this special moment in British history. AWARD is proud to announce the striking of the Queen Elizabeth II 65th Anniversary Coronation Commemorative medal.

On April 1 2018, the RAF will commemorate its 100th anniversary. The RAF has played a prominent and vital role in the UK's defences and British Military history in the last century; at the forefront of the UK's defences. We have reviewed a couple of books paying tribute and offering fascinating insight into the RAF during its special centenary year.

National Service Day 2018

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR

Open 10am, Sunday 24th June 2018 with Service of Remembrance at 2pm

National Service Day is held annually at the National Memorial Arboretum, and is one of the key occasions in our calendar we look forward to each year. It is always a pleasure to work with Gerald Rose, Chairman of the National Service Foundation. Ex-servicemen and women from all branches come together with fellow comrades to remember. This year, as we commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I, the National Memorial Arboretum is proud to host the sixteenth annual National Service Memorial & Reunion with a special Service of Remembrance.

AWARD Productions Ltd commissioned and sponsored the National Service Memorial and it is always a proud and personal moment when the service concludes with a march past by veterans. Please do visit our AWARD Medals stand where you will receive a warm welcome.

We would be delighted if you would join us and wear your National Service Medal with pride, at this special reunion and service.The day is open to all, so please join us at the Arboretum where you will receive a warm welcome and a wonderful occasion.

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Adorable bears to commemorate military service

The charming Military Bears have proved so popular that we are pleased to announce many have been despatched to their new homes.