Armed Forces Day – Saturday June 27th

The family fun day will commence after the special event at approximately 1400.

Activities for the children will include a bouncy castle, connect five, giant jenga and face painting, along with other inclusive fun games.

Timetable for the day  

0900 – Raise Union Flag at the Royal British Legion Liss

1200 – Set up the main hall for the presentation and lecture commencing at 1300

             To include lectern’s – projector – screen – complimentary tea and coffee.

              In excess of Fifty guests expected including Counsel Jacek Grabowski from the Polish Embassy.

              Kohima Monument and Legion Standards positioned in the main hall.

1200 – Set up BBQ, Bouncy Castle and children’s activities for fun day.

1245 – Welcome guests for the presentation. Lt Colonel Sarah Clay to escort Counsel Jacek Grabowski

1300 – All guests to be seated for the presentation in the main hall.

             Welcome and Introduction by Frank Smyth – Chairman Royal British Legion Liss Branch          

            Presentation by Paul McCue – Complete by 1320

            Address by Dr Robert Gawloski, Polish Embassy and Historian (tbc)           

1330   Unveiling of the memorial Plaque provided by the Secret WW2 Learning Network to  be displayed at the Royal British Legion Liss.

1400 –Armed Forces Fun Day commences – until 1800

1450 – Flypast by RAF Chinook Helicopter from 28 Squadron based at RAF Odium – subject to weather and operational constraints.

1800 – Union Flag lowered.

1800 –2100 Disco in the main hall – followed by World Cup Football