Armed Forces community
Walsall to host the borough’s first officially recognised Armed Forces Day event
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Walsall Council is working in partnership with Short Heath Lest We Forget CIC, to deliver the borough’s first celebration event marking Armed Forces Day.
On Sunday 28 June 2026, between 11.00am and 4.00pm, the Walsall Arboretum Extension (Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB) will provide the perfect backdrop for a free fun day of celebrations.
“ This year, we are delighted to host Walsall’s first official Armed Forces Day celebration to recognise our local military community across the borough.
“Each year, Armed Forces Day provides a day of national recognition to honour and support the Armed Forces community, including serving troops, veterans, cadets, and their loved ones.
“Working with our partners, we will be providing a free fun day out, fit for all the family, to commemorate this special day. We do hope to see as many people there as possible to join in the celebrations. “
“ We are proud to be bringing the first official Armed Forces Day event to Walsall, this year.
“We aim to give back to the brave men and women who serve and have served in the armed forces and hope that the people of Walsall will join us for this historic, community-led celebration. “
The free day out will include:
- A military parade made up of serving personnel, cadets, veterans and standard bearers
- Representatives from the West Midlands Lieutenancy
- Information stands and activities from military charities and organisations
- Funfair rides and inflatables
- Food stalls
- Live music and entertainment from local artists
- Display of military vehicles
- West Midlands Fire Service engines
- West Midlands Police horses, police dogs and trainee police dogs
- Bleed kit demonstrations – showing lifesaving skills on how to stop or stem catastrophic bleed injuries as a bystander on scene until emergency services arrive
- Automatic defibrillator (AED) demonstrations
- A range of other interactive activities for all ages
Find out more about the exciting day out on the Walsall Council events page on the website.
For more information on Short Heath Lest We Forget CIC, visit the organisation's website.
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Notes to Editors:
About Short Heath Lest We Forget CIC:
Short Heath Lest We Forget is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up to assist the public and local businesses within the local areas of Short Heath and New Invention.
The organisation cares passionately about the community and runs several events and projects to enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of residents.
Since its establishment in 2020, the organisation has raised more than £100,000 to deliver projects that have enhanced the local community.
