New exhibition at Bury's Fusilier Museum
A new exhibition has opened at Bury's Fusilier Museum to co-incide with national Armed Forces Week.
Categories: military
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Latest civic tribute to armed forces campaigner ‘Colonel Eric’
Renowned armed forces campaigner Colonel Eric Davidson has been recognised for his outstanding work over five decades.
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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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Celebrate VJ Day safely
Saturday 15 August marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, the official end of the Second World War in Japan, and we want everyone to commemorate this special day safely.
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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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Fly the flag during Armed Forces Week
Armed Forces Week is an annual celebration of the country’s serving officers, cadets, veterans and reservists.
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Greater Manchester councils unite to support our armed forces
Greater Manchester’s ten councils have united to sign a major agreement to put armed forces personnel and veterans at the heart of public services.
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Poignant services this weekend to mark First World War
Special church services, a parade and a roll call of ‘the fallen’ will be held in Bury this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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Forces and Forties this weekend at Burrs
A Bank Holiday weekend of family attractions and military history takes place at Burrs Country Park in Bury.
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Remembrance Sunday ceremony to affect Metrolink services
Metrolink passengers are advised of changes to services running through the St Peter’s Square stop due to the Remembrance Sunday ceremony on 11 November.
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Metrolink supports the Poppy Appeal
A special poppy tram will run on the Metrolink network in Greater Manchester from Wednesday 31 October until Sunday 11 November as part of the Armistice Day commemorations.
