FLAG-raising ceremonies marked Armed Forces Day when the district council and representatives gathered at is Cirencester headquarters and at its Moreton Area Centre office.
The ceremonies were attended by representatives of South Cerney-based 29 Regt, Royal Logistic Corps, the British Legion and other veterans, military cadets from the Deer Park School, Cirencester, pupils from Dormer House School, Moreton, the public, and members and staff of the council.
The Moreton-in-Marsh ceremony was hosted by council chairman, Cllr Mark Annett where special mention was made to the work of the armed forces and their families and to the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan. "We were also very pleased to see so many attendees from local schools, the public and the Council, which shows a growing awareness about the role of the armed forces in helping to safeguard the wellbeing of our communities and making the world a safer place," said Cllr Annett.
Armed Forces Day was first launched in June 2009 to show support for the work of serving troops and cadets, as well as service families and veterans.
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