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Walsall raises flag in tribute to Armed Forces
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Walsall Council hosted a special flag raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day on Monday 23 June 2025 outside the Council House.
This year, the Girls Venture Corps took part in the flag raising ceremony and Mayor’s Cadet, Gina-Lyn Tanue from Bloxwich Academy raised the Armed Forces Day flag.
The ceremony coincides with the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating 80 years since Victory in Europe during the Second World War.
The ceremony was led by the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, who raised the Armed Forces flag during a short civic service.
“ Today, we stand united in pride to honour our Armed Forces. This isn't just a date; it's a day to recognise the unwavering dedication of our past and present service members, who have made our world a better place and to commend their families for their incredible resilience during the world’s conflicts. On behalf of our borough, we stand to honour them. “
“ Armed Forces Day is our chance to recognise the sacrifice of our service men and women. This year, we celebrated the Victory in Europe Day and Victory in Japan which marked the end of the second World War. I encourage you all to come out to the community events that have been planned and see if you can attend any of these events to honour and celebrate our Armed Forces. “
Among the attendees were the Deputy Lieutenant David Frost CBE DL, Deputy Mayor of Walsall, Deputy Lieutenant, Mayor’s Cadet, Deputy Lieutenant’s cadet, Senior council officials, Cadets from Girls Venture Corps, Freeman of the borough Mr. Ian Shires, Walsall councillors. Walsall Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Adam Hicken, Lead Representatives from Walsall Rotary, Church of Latter-Day Saints, West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Police, Local veterans’ groups, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
This weekend, Walsall Council is also supporting the following community events to celebrate Armed Forces Day, which are free and open to all members of the public:
Walsall Council is also supporting the following community events to celebrate Armed Forces Day, which are free and open to all members of the public:
Walsall Community Association, The Black Country Commonwealth House
Saturday 28 June 2025, 11:30 – 23:00, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall.- Armed Forces Community Network Saturday 28 June 2025, 09:00 – 15:00
Pelsall Village (Co-op and Memorial Garden)
- RBL Bloxwich Branch Saturday 28 June 2025, 10:30 – 15:00 All Saints Church Grounds, All Saints Church, Bloxwich
