RAISE THE FLAG FOR ARMED FORCES DAY – JUNE 19TH 2023
Monday 19th June 2023 – 10:00 am
Grounds of Oakham Castle,
Market Place, Oakham, LE15 6DR
A brief flag raising ceremony to mark the start of the week leading up to Armed Forces Day is taking place in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Monday 19th June. This year the flag will be raised by personnel from 1 Military Working Dogs Regiment based at St George’s Barracks.
This annual event in the Rutland calendar follows the success of the first ever national Armed Forces Day in 2009. Traditionally the Armed Forces Flag is raised on Government buildings and landmarks at 10.30 am at the start of the week leading up to Armed Forces Day itself, which this year is the 24th June.
Please arrive at Oakham Castle at 10:00 am to enable us to gather before the short ceremony starts at 10.20 am.
There is no need to confirm your attendance; this event is open for all members of the community to attend.
Due to the event taking place outside, parking will not be permitted in the Castle Grounds
