| POMPEY PARAS (Portsmouth & District Branch) Parachute Regimental Association & Airborne Forces |
WELCOME TO THE POMPEY PARAS An association of members, past and present, of The Parachute Regiment & Airborne Forces based in Portsmouth & District. THIS YEAR WE ONCE AGAIN HOST VETERANS AWARENESS & AIRBORNE FORCES WEEKEND Recognised and Sponsored by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE as one of only twelve Official UK Regional 'VETERANS DAY' Flagship Events WE ALSO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF THE TERRITORIAL ARMY'S SERVICE TO THE NATION Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2008 on SOUTHSEA COMMON IN ADDITION A WEEK LONG SERIES OF COMMEMORATIONS STARTING WITH A WEEKEND OF ATTRACTIONS AT ROYAL ARMOURIES FORT NELSON Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July 2008 then Monday 8th to Friday 11th July 2008 THE SERVING PERSONNEL & VETERANS AGENCY sponsor this event in order to: Raise awareness of military veterans within the community across all ages and ethnic groups. Raise awareness within the military veterans community of what is available to them in terms of assistance, support and comradeship. Recognise that todays servicemen and women are tomorrows veterans. Provide a situation where the local community, the serving forces and veterans of all ages and ethnic groups can enjoy an exciting and entertaining weekend in each others company. JOIN US AND HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE BEST MILITARY SHOW IN THE SOUTH AND IT'S FREE!!! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VETERANS BADGE Apply at the show and you will have presented on Parade on the same day! Ensure that you have the following information: Number, Rank, Name, Service from / to (month/year) Address & National Insurance Number email: admin@pompeyparas.org site updated 11th July 2008 |




