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Plans announced for Southend Armed Forces Weekend

6/6/2014

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PREPARATIONS are under way for an action-packed three-day celebration of the Armed Forces in Southend.

Tag rugby and a vintage fair will be part of festivities for the Southend Armed Forces Day, which runs from Friday June 27 until Sunday June 29.

Opening up the festival will be a tag rugby competition in Chalkwell Park between 10am and 4pm with teams from schools in the borough and Southend Spartans Rugby Club participating.

The next day a 1940s vintage fair will be held at the end of Southend Pier along with a parade will also be done along the High Street starting at 10am along with entertainment in the town centre and military displays.

On Sunday the event will be topped off with a salute on the seafront followed by a touch rugby tournament on City Beach.

Scott Dolling, the council’s head of economy, regeneration and tourism, said: “Armed Forces Day celebrations in Southend are a huge chance for everyone to turn out and show their support for our Armed Forces.

“There will be plenty to enjoy and take part in, on all three days, with attractions for all the family. We hope as many people as possible will come along to share in these magnificent events.”

Volunteers are also being sought for the event with anyone willing to lend a hand over the three days being urged to get in touch.

“This is such a good community occasion we are also appealing for volunteers who may be able to offer their help with anything from their talents to transport or tea making,” Mr Dolling said.

“It would be really helpful if, for instance, someone with a minibus could help drive veterans to various parts of the events, or who could help supply Veterans with tea while they are manning their stalls, or entertainers prepared to give their services free on one of the performance stages.”

Residents who are interested in volunteering can call the council on 01702 215119 or email lisaferne@southend.gov.uk.

For more information about the event, visit www.facebook.com/officialsouthendarmedforcesdayevent or follow @SouthendAFD on Twitter.

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