VETERANS of the armed forces in Marlborough can take a free coach ride to Salisbury on Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 29.
The transport is paid for by the Area Board who agreed to fund the trip in honour of servicemen and women said Cllr Stewart Dobson.
“The coach will leave at 8am and arrive in Salisbury at 9am in time for the main events,” said Cllr Dobson. “We should be back in Marlborough by 5pm. It is first come first served but priority is for veterans and for those who live in the town or close by.”
The Armed Forces Military Parade through Salisbury city centre starts at 9.45am and will last for around an hour.
Regular and reserve personnel, veterans, cadets and blue light services will take part in the parade through the city’s streets as well as military horses, working dogs and vehicles. The parade will be led by the mounted dutymen from the Household Mounted Division and will finish with the British Army units which hold the Freedom of Salisbury.
The parade will be attended by HRH The Princess Royal and the Royal Air Force Red Arrows will make a spectacular moment when they fly overhead.
For details and to book a place contact Stewart Dobson on 01672 513181 or by email at Stewart.dobson@wiltshire.gov.uk
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