This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
Veterans and local dignitaries will gather in St Thomas’ Square, Newport at 11am on Monday 22 June for the annual Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony.
The ceremony is an opportunity for representatives of the armed forces, community leaders and members of the public to show their support for the military community, both serving and retired.
The Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Major General Martin White will be present, along with Councillor Charles Chapman, chairman of the Isle of Wight Council.
Helping armed forces veterans share their stories
After the flag raising ceremony, Councillor Ian Ward, the chair of the Isle of Wight Armed Forces Community Covenant Partnership Board, will present a £7,000 to Independent Arts, a local organisation which will help armed forces veterans share their stories by visiting local schools to meet pupils.
The grant has been made by the Ministry of Defence.
Image: © Isle of Wight Council
