Gwenda Thomas

HELP CELEBRATE THE 1st ARMED FORCES & VETERANS DAY

Neath AM Gwenda Thomas has called on local communities, organisations and businesses across the Neath Constituency to help celebrate the 1st Armed Forces and Veterans day on 27th June 2009.

The Labour Government has announced that the 27th June 2009 will see the UK celebrate the first day dedicated to our Armed Forces personnel: past, present and future.

Welcoming the day, Local Labour AM, Gwenda Thomas said: “Our Armed Forces personnel, both past and present, have made personal sacrifices to defend the UK and its interests and contribute to international peace keeping operations; they deserve our support and recognition and I am glad we now have a day to formally thank our service men & women; past, present and future.”

If a local community group, organisation or business is planning or thinking of planning any events to help celebrate The Armed Forces and Veterans Day, they can apply for a grant to help the celebrations. Event organisers have until the 31st of March to apply for a grant, further information, contact details and updates can be found on the Armed Forces Day website at www.armedforcesday.org.uk