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Beyond Radio proud to be part of lineup for Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day

The RAF Falcons Parachute Display team are scheduled to appear at Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day

The line-up has been announced for this year's Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day and Beyond Radio is proud to be part of it.

Crowds will gather on Morecambe Promenade on Saturday June 22 from 10am to 5pm for this year's event, which celebrates the Armed Forces and the blue light services.

The free all-day event will see the community gather to show their support for serving personnel, reservists, service families, veterans and cadets.

It will include exhibits, displays, parades and more on, around, and above Morecambe Promenade.

Beyond Radio will be proudly providing announcements, information and music on the day.

Here are the details announced so far for this year's event:

1000 - Start of event

1030 - Static display by Morecambe Brass Band

1100 - The RAF Falcons display

1130 - Parade by Serving UK MoD personnel and veterans, from The Platform

1150 - Drumhead Service at The Bay Arena

1245 - Lunch for personnel and veterans with a performance by The Lancashire Lass in The Platform

1415 - Flookburgh Brass Band

1454 - A minute's applause and tribute reading for Sqn Ldr Mark Long

1455 - The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster Bomber Display

1515 - Flookburgh Brass Band

1700 - Close of event

There will also be stalls and many service organisations represented on the day.

The mission of Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day is to encourage the regional populace to celebrate the services provided by the UK Armed Forces and Blue Lights Services, to provide educational resources in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through participation of regional technology companies and STEM Ambassadors, and to promote prosperity and local businesses within the Lancaster and Morecambe region.

Read more: Crowds of up to 50,000 expected for Lancaster Bomber air display in Morecambe after £11,000 boost - Beyond Radio

Read here for an update on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster Bomber Display

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