| POMPEY PARAS (Portsmouth & District Branch) Registered Charity Number 1124745 Parachute Regimental Association & Airborne Forces |
WELCOME TO THE POMPEY PARAS WEBSITE An association of members, past and present, of The Parachute Regiment & Airborne Forces based in Portsmouth & District. Airborne Forces Day South 4th/5th July 2009 Southsea Common In 2008 Pompey Paras hosted Veterans Weekend and incorporated TA100 whilst celebrating Airborne Forces Day Southsea producing a weekend filled with entertainment and activity for all the family. So what are we doing this year? This year we shall be hosting 'Armed Forces Day' To build on the success of 'Veterans Day' and in response to the recommendations of the 2008 report into the National Recognition of the Armed Forces, from 2009 the event will also celebrate the men and women still serving in our Armed Forces. The title Armed Forces Day has been chosen to reflect the wider Armed Forces family of serving Personnel (both regular and reserve), veterans and cadet forces. "Honouring Britain's Armed Forces, past present and future" There will be two days of arena events accompanied by many sideshows and displays involving all three services. Forces support organisations will be on site to provide an insight to what is available for both serving and veteran personnel. The local community are not forgotten and there are many attractions to satisfy the younger family members. Also over the two days there are markets to suits all tastes and pockets. A World Market (goods from all around the world). Producers and Growers Market - Quality and produce from the region Art & Design-Led Craft direct from the artists. Meet us and all the rest of the Airborne Brotherhood. BE THERE YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE AND IT'S FREE! STOP PRESS Lt.Col. John Handford OBE Regimental Lt.Col. Parachute Regiment will be attending this year for the second year in succession. Mike Collins will also be attending and for the first time so will Sandy Millbank. So for all of you who have talked to her on the phone here is an opportunity to meet her. The Band of The Prince of Wales's Division Will lead the Parade on Sunday 'The Flying Tigers' Princess Of Wales's Royal Regt. Freefall Team are appearing on Saturday Pompey Paras have a new President See Pompey News Page Email: admin@pompeyparas.org Site updated on 27th May 2009 |


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