19/06/2026
Celebrating Our Armed Forces Community 💜
This Armed Forces Day, we’re recognising and celebrating the incredible contribution of serving personnel, veterans and their families.
We’re encouraging everyone to show their support by attending one of the many Armed Forces Day events taking place across our region. From military displays and live entertainment to community activities and opportunities to learn more about support available for the armed forces community, there’s something for everyone.
Celebrations begin in the week running up to Saturday 27 June, with the Armed Forces Day flag being raised across the UK at buildings and landmarks.
The date commemorates the awarding of the first Victoria Cross in London in 1857, honouring exceptional acts of bravery.
📅On Saturday 27 June (from 2pm onwards), The Last Post Memorial Bar Museum in Thornaby will be hosting an event. There will be something for everyone, including military vehicles, charity and military organisation stalls, historical re-enactments, a barbecue, live music from wartime singer Sam Lyons, and an opportunity to dress in your best 1940s-inspired outfit
It's a family-friendly event and a great opportunity to meet colleagues, learn more about our services and explore career opportunities within the trust.
📍 Other local events include:
• Scarborough – Foreshore Road (Saturday 27 June from 11am–5pm)
• Redcar and Cleveland – High Street (Saturday 27 June from 10.30am–4pm)
• Stockton – High Street (Saturday 20 June from 10am–4pm)
• East Durham – Glebe Centre, Murton (Saturday 27 June from 11.30am–11pm)
Thank you to all members of the armed forces community for your service, dedication and sacrifice.