Armed Forces Day at the National Memorial Aboretum

TROOP AID attended the Sunday event at the NMA.

We gave a lot of people some information about the charity and made a number of excellent contacts. We had a full complement of volunteers, namely Kim Freeman, Diana Frangou, Katherine Carter, Pam Sutton and our Chairman Al Sutton.

The National Memorial Arboretum is the United Kingdom’s year-round centre of remembrance, situated on the edge of the National Forest in Alrewas, Staffordshire. Established as part of The Royal British Legion family of charities, it provides a 150-acre living landscape where more than 400 memorials honour those who have served the nation in military, emergency, and civilian capacities.

Armed Forces Day at the National Memorial Arboretum is a major annual celebration and tribute to the UK’s Armed Forces community — including serving personnel, veterans, cadets and their families.

The Arboretum’s role as the UK’s centre of remembrance makes it a symbolic venue for these national celebrations, combining reflection with celebration and community activities.