MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council proudly kicked off Armed Forces week on June 23 with a ceremonial flag raising at County Hall, marking the beginning of a week dedicated to honouring the Armed Forces community.

The flag was raised by Monmouthshire County Council’s Chair and Armed Forces champion, Cllr Peter Strong, along with council leader, Cllr Mary Ann Brockelsby.

The council will host cross-generation coffee mornings this week, bringing veterans and the community together with local schools to share stories.

Monmouthshire County Council’s Chair and Armed Forces champion, Cllr Peter Strong said: “This week gives us time to come together and show our appreciation to the Armed Forces Community.”

“We are proud to support our Armed Forces and look forward to hosting Wales National Armed Forces day this Saturday June 28.”

The week will culminate as Monmouthshire County Council hosts Wales’ National Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 28 at the picturesque Caldicot Castle and County park.

This free event is an opportunity to come together and show appreciation for the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets and their families.

Throughout the day, those in attendance will experience a thrilling parachute display by the RAF Falcons parachute display team, a chance to witness the historic spitfire aircraft in flight thanks to the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial flight, performacne by the esteemed band of the RAF regiment and many more exhibitions.

Monmouthshire Couny Council’s Leader, Cllr Mary Ann Brockelsby said: “If you’ve not already secured your ticket, I’d urge you to do so quickly . Wales National Armed Forces day event at Caldicot allows us as a council and out communities to show our support to active service men and women and the entire Armed Forces community.”

You can secure a free ticket here:monmouthshire.gov.uk/national-armed-forces-day-2025/