Armed Forces Week 2024 kicks off on Monday 24 June, leading up to Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June. On Wednesday 26 June we also celebrate Reserves Day – a day to recognise our Reserve Forces who make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel.

There are a number of events taking place across Northamptonshire to mark Armed Forces Week:

Northampton

– Flag-raising event on Monday 24 June at 10am at the Guildhall, Northampton, NN1 1DE

– Free history tours of County Hall Northampton for members of the Armed Forces Community – Monday 24 June at 4pm and Wednesday 26 June at 4pm

– Community event on Saturday 29 June, 10am-2pm at All Saint’s Church Piazza in Northampton

Daventry

– Flag-raising event on Monday 24 June at 10am at the Abbey, Daventry, NN11 4BH

– The Daventry and District RBL will be hosting a small event in Daventry on Saturday 29 June

Towcester

– Flag-raising event on Monday 24 June at 10am at the Forum, Towcester, NN12 6AF

– On Wednesday 26 June at 7pm, the RBL Towcester Branch will be raising the Armed Forces Day flag at Towcester Town Hall.

Brackley

– Saturday 29 June from 12pm – community event at Brackley Rugby Club. Entrance is £2.50 per person. Expect community stalls, BBQ and live music.

Rushden

– Saturday 29 June at 1pm – parade departs Alfred Lord Tennyson School, NN10 9NL. Event taking place at the Station (NN10 0AW) from midday-late – expect stalls, train rides and entertainment.

– From 7:30-11pm on Saturday 29 June there will be a 1940’s Evening Dance at the Rushden Goods Shed. Tickets are £10 each.

Kettering

– Summer Saturday event on Saturday 29 June, 11am-4pm at the Market Place in Kettering to celebrate D-Day and Armed Forces Day. Expect street food, historic vehicles and music. There will also be a history walking tour at 11am of the cemeterary war graves.

Raunds

– Small service taking place on Friday 28 June at 11am outside the Town Hall.

Corby

– Flag-raising event on Monday 24 June at 10:30am outside the Corby Cube, NN17 1QG

Wellingborough

– RBL event on Saturday 29 June, 10am-3pm at Tithe Barn Green, NN8 1BZ. The event will involve the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag, a short service from the RBL chaplain and community stalls. 

Rothwell

– Rothwell RBL are hosting an indoor street party on Saturday 29 June, 4pm-6pm at the Methodist Church, NN14 6BW