Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
Across Remembrance Sunday (10th) and Armistice Day (11th November) events are taking place throughout Bury to remember those who have fought and sacrificed for our country.
Categories: armed forces
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Bury raises the flag and reinforces commitment to veterans during Armed Forces Week
Support and help available for veterans and armed forces personal. As a proud Fusilier town Bury is showing its commitment to veterans and serving armed forces personal during Armed Forces Week (24-29 June).
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Defence Employer Recognition Scheme – Gold Award
Bury Council has been awarded a gold award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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Bury Council awarded Armed Forces Gold Employer status
Bury Council’s commitment to serving current and former armed forces members, reservists and adult cadets has been nationally recognised.
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New fund to support our veterans and cadets
Bury Council has today launched a support fund to assist veterans and cadets in the borough, fulfilling a budget commitment made earlier this year.
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Bury receives national award for its armed forces support
Bury Council has been presented with a Silver award from the Ministry of Defence for actively supporting the armed forces community in its workplace.
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We will remember them – on Armistice Day and beyond
The Mayor of Bury will be taking part in a civic march on Remembrance Sunday (13 Nov) to pay tribute to the fallen.
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Public urged to join campaign to save Castle Armoury
Bury’s civic leaders are asking the public to join them in appealing to the Government to save the town’s historic Castle Armoury.
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All-party campaign begins to save Bury’s historic Castle Armoury
A campaign has been launched to save Castle Armoury in Bury and keep the historic building open for future generations.
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Flying the flag during Armed Forces Week
Veterans, families and civic leaders have been proudly flying the flag to mark national Armed Forces Week.
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Silver service – Bury wins national award for its armed forces support
Bury Council has been awarded a Silver award from the Ministry of Defence for actively supporting the armed forces community in its workplace.
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Early Christmas present for our veterans
Armed forces veterans are getting an early Christmas present from Bury Leisure, Bury Council’s in-house sport and fitness provider.
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A new deal for our armed forces
Bury Council and NHS Bury CCG have signed a new armed forces covenant which will help give serving members, veterans and their families the support they need and deserve.
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Colonel Eric leaves the field after his last poppy appeal
Armed forces stalwart Colonel Eric Davidson is stepping down after more than half a century helping to organise the town’s Remembrance Sunday parade.
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Supporting forces veterans at Bury’s café hub
Bury Council and NHS Bury CCG will sign a new armed forces covenant next week which will help give veterans and their families the support they need and deserve.
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Saluting ‘The Few’ at Battle of Britain commemoration
Veterans and armed forces personnel will hold a commemoration at Bury Cenotaph to mark the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
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Helping our armed forces and veterans through the most difficult times
Bury Council has reaffirmed its support for armed forces personnel against the backdrop of the turmoil in Afghanistan.
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Bring our heroes home online this Remembrance Day
Bury Archives are hoping that people keep the memory of our fallen soldiers alive despite the coronavirus restrictions on Remembrance Day events.
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Armed Forces Day marked with intent to review Covenant in Bury
Work will take place to review Bury’s Armed Forces Covenant to support serving and former members of the military in Bury.
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Mayor’s tribute to veterans during Armed Forces Week
Veterans organisations met the Mayor of Bury during Armed Forces Week to discuss their work and the issues facing former military men and women.
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