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SUMMARY:King's Birthday Parade
DESCRIPTION:Not a Branch organised event\, but is advertised here as it is an event of great military interest. \nWe have received confirmation that the date for the King’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) is Saturday 13 June 2026. \nTrooping the Colour is an annual event that has marked the sovereign’s official birthday for two-and-a-half centuries. Upholding the tradition\, His Majesty King Charles III\, who was born on November 14 1948\, will celebrate his birthday twice. Once on his actual birthday and then publicly at Trooping The Colour in June.  Each Regiment has a Colonel who is either a member of the Royal Family or a senior officer. \nThe Grenadier Guards will Troop their Colour in the presence of His Majesty The King. \nThe parade has historically featured more than 1\,400 parading soldiers\, 200 horses and 400 musicians. Beginning at Buckingham Palace\, the Parade moved down The Mall to Horse Guard’s Parade\, where it was joined by Members of the Royal Family on horseback and in carriages. The Parade closed with the traditional RAF fly-past\, watched by The Monarch and Members of the Royal Family from the Buckingham Palace balcony. \nPlease go to www.kbp.army.mod.uk to purchase your tickets to the Major General’s Review and the Colonel’s Review. These are likely to be on sale from February 2026 onwards. \nTickets for the King’s Birthday Parade are extremely popular and are therefore usually allocated via a ballot. To enter the ballot so that you may purchase tickets\, please visit that same www.kbp.army.mod.uk URL.  These tickets sell out very fast.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/kings-birthday-parade/
LOCATION:Horse Guards Parade\, Off Horse Guards Road\, Westminster\, London\, SW1A 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day Celebrations (Hythe\, Kent)
DESCRIPTION:This is the date of the Armed Forces Day celebrations that will take place in Hythe\, Kent. \nIt is set a week earlier than the Folkestone Armed Forces Day to avoid a conflict of interest and allow military veterans and others to enjoy both venues. \nArmed Forces Day (formerly known as Veterans’ Day) in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June.  It commemorates the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.  The day was first observed in 2006 as Veterans’ Day\, with a focus on honouring living ex-servicemen and women.  In 2009\, the name was changed to Armed Forces Day.  The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the first investiture of the Victoria Cross in 1857. \nWe have been advised that this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations (in Hythe) will be held in Oaklands Park\, 1 Stade Street\, Hythe CT21 6BD.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/armed-forces-day-celebrations-hythe-kent/
LOCATION:Oaklands Park and Bandstand\, Oaklands\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 6BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260612T212936
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day (UK Wide)
DESCRIPTION:This is the date of the National Armed Forces Day. \nArmed Forces Day (formerly known as Veterans’ Day) in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June.  It commemorates the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.  The day was first observed in 2006 as Veterans’ Day\, with a focus on honouring living ex-servicemen and women.  In 2009\, the name was changed to Armed Forces Day.  The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the first investiture of the Victoria Cross in 1857. \nPlease visit Armed Forces Day for further details
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/armed-forces-day/
LOCATION:UK Wide\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T104000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T120000
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SUMMARY:VJ Day 81st Anniversary (Hythe)
DESCRIPTION:The Kent Branch has the opportunity to parade our Branch Banner at the VJ Day 81st Anniversary commemoration that will be held at the War Memorial in Hythe\, Kent. \nMembers are requested to assemble by 1040 hrs on the south side of Ladies Walk Bridge.  We will then be ready to march onto parade for 1100hrs. \nBranch members and Branch Banner in attendance\, please.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/vj-day-80th-anniversary-hythe/
LOCATION:Hythe War Memorial\, Located next to the Royal Military Canal\, The Grove\, Prospect Road\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 5NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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SUMMARY:Sergeant's Mess Past and Present Club Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Regimental Headquarters has posted the following detail with regards the 127th Sgt’s Mess Past and Present Annual Dinner: \n\nDate: Saturday 5th September 2026\nVenue: Old Bell Hotel – Derby (Google search reveals: (51 Sadler Gate\, Derby DE1 3NQ).  https://bellhotelderby.co.uk/)\nPrice\, menus and booking procedure: Contact the RQMS at RHQ\nOrganiser: WOII (RQMS RHQ) Chris Friess\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for the Regiment’s Past and Present members of the Sergeant’s Mess\, along with their ladies\, to come together and enjoy an evening dinner together.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/sergeants-past-and-present-dinner/
LOCATION:The Old Bell Hotel (Derby)\, 51 Sadler Gate\, Derby\, DE1 3NQ
CATEGORIES:Dinners & Parties,Of Military Interest
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SUMMARY:Battle of Britain 86th Anniversary (Hythe)
DESCRIPTION:Kent Branch members\, and the general public\, have the opportunity to attend the Battle of Britain 86th Anniversary wreath laying service that will be held at the War Memorial in Hythe\, Kent. \nIt is organised by the Hythe and Saltwood Branch of the Royal British Legion. \nAll are warmly welcomed. They ask that we join them as we honour “The Few” who defended our skies in 1940. \nStart time: 1045 hrs\, so please arrive in good time. \nA toast to “The Few” will follow at Henry’s Wine Bar. \n“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” – Winston Churchill
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/bob/
LOCATION:Hythe War Memorial\, Located next to the Royal Military Canal\, The Grove\, Prospect Road\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 5NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T102000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T120000
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Sunday Parade (Hythe)
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Sunday is held in the United Kingdom as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. \nIt is held at 11 am on the second Sunday in November (the Sunday nearest to 11 November\, Armistice Day\, the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War in 1918).  \nIt is marked by ceremonies at local war memorials in most cities\, towns and villages\, attended by civic dignitaries\, ex-servicemen and women (many are members of the Royal British Legion and other veterans’ organisations)\, members of local armed forces regular and reserve units (Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve\, Royal Marines and Royal Marines Reserve\, Army and Territorial Army\, Royal Air Force and Royal Auxiliary Air Force)\, military cadet forces (Sea Cadet Corps\, Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps as well as the Combined Cadet Force) and youth organisations (e.g. Scouts\, Boys’ Brigade\, Girls’ Brigade and Guides). Representatives of the Judiciary also lay wreaths at local War Memorials throughout the country. Wreaths of remembrance poppies are laid on the memorials and two minutes’ silence is held at 11 am. Church bells are usually rung half-muffled\, creating a sombre effect. The service is held for about two hours. \nHythe Service – The Kent Branch will attend the commemoration at the War Memorial in Hythe\, Kent. \nMembers are requested to assemble by 1020 hrs on the south side of Ladies Walk Bridge.  We will then be formed up\, by the Parade Marshall\, ready to march onto parade. \nBranch members and Branch Banner in attendance\, please.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/remembrance-sunday-parade-hythe/
LOCATION:Hythe War Memorial\, Located next to the Royal Military Canal\, The Grove\, Prospect Road\, Hythe\, Kent\, CT21 5NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
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SUMMARY:Armistice Day
DESCRIPTION:Armistice Day\, observed each year on 11 November\, marks one of the most significant moments in modern history: the end of the First World War. At 11 a.m. on 11 November 1918\, the guns finally fell silent on the Western Front after more than four years of unimaginable suffering. The Armistice signed between the Allies and Germany brought hostilities to a close and offered the world its first fragile glimpse of peace. \nMore than a century later\, Armistice Day remains a solemn and unifying moment for the nation. It is a day not only to remember the fallen of the First World War\, but to honour all who have served\, suffered\, or sacrificed in conflicts since. \nThe Two Minutes’ Silence \nAt the heart of Armistice Day is the Two Minutes’ Silence at 11 a.m. This simple act of collective stillness—observed in workplaces\, schools\, homes\, and on streets across the country – allows us to pause and reflect. In those quiet moments\, we acknowledge the courage of those who served\, the grief of families left behind\, and the enduring cost of war. \nThe silence is a reminder that remembrance is not passive. It is a choice to honour the past and to recognise the responsibilities of the present. \nThe Symbol of the Poppy \nThe red poppy has become the enduring emblem of remembrance. Inspired by the flowers that grew on the battlefields of Flanders\, the poppy represents both the sacrifice of the fallen and the hope for a more peaceful future. \nWearing a poppy is a personal act of remembrance – an expression of gratitude\, respect\, and reflection. \nArmistice Day and Remembrance Sunday \nAlthough closely linked\, Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday serve distinct purposes: \n\nArmistice Day Always on 11 November\, marking the exact moment the First World War ended.\nRemembrance Sunday Held on the second Sunday of November\, when the nation gathers for formal services\, including the ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.\n\nMany communities\, regiments\, and associations observe both\, ensuring that remembrance is both personal and collective. \nWhy Armistice Day Still Matters \nArmistice Day endures because the values it represents—service\, sacrifice\, duty\, and peace – remain as relevant today as they were in 1918. It reminds us that behind every name on a memorial lies a story: a life lived\, a family changed forever\, a sacrifice made in the hope of a better world. \nFor organisations\, associations\, and communities with deep military heritage\, Armistice Day is not only a historical milestone but a living tradition. It is a moment to honour those who came before us and to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring their stories are never forgotten. \nA Shared Act of Remembrance \nWhether observed in a crowded town square\, at a regimental memorial\, or quietly at home\, Armistice Day belongs to everyone. It is a day when the nation stands together—united in gratitude\, reflection\, and remembrance.
URL:https://www.kentgrenadiers.co.uk/event/armistice/
CATEGORIES:Of Military Interest,Parades
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