Armed Forces Day is a great way for all of us to celebrate the contribution and bravery of our troops – and it’s really easy to get involved! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Follow Armed Forces Day on social media and share its posts throughout the day.
• Attend an event – there are hundreds of free get-togethers taking place across the UK.
• Show your support by fundraising for Help for Heroes or holding an event of your own at your Marston’s site. Download an event toolkit and a whole host of other resources here.
• Get together with teammates, customers, friends or family and post a picture or short film of you ‘saluting the Forces’, using #Marstons #SaluteOurForces.
• Join in and fly your own Armed Forces Day flag, bunting, hand-wavers, or banners. Do an internet search for ‘Armed Forces Day flag’ for some inspiration.

What are our pub teams planning?

The Chalkhill Blue, Andover, is showcasing a beautiful display of handmade poppies in its beer garden, made by children at the local primary school. They’re also hosting a special BBQ with live music and a bouncy castle for the little ones.

Lessees of The Kings Head, Lichfield, have a very special Armed Forces story to tell. The pub has an historic link with the Staffordshire Regiment and, when the pub lease was up for grabs in 2016, a group of Veterans raised the money to buy it.

This special link means the pub can work towards supporting veterans with one-to-one and group coaching, a mentoring scheme and a range of specially designed workshops. The team is hosting a special breakfast club for veterans and their families on Armed Forces Day.

If you’re celebrating Armed Forces Day or showing ongoing support for the Forces, we’d love to hear from you! Comment below or get in touch at communications@marstons.co.uk.

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