Enfield residents came together to honour members of the Armed Forces at a special parade in Enfield Town to mark Armed Forces Day.
Held annually across the UK, Armed Forces Day recognises the contribution of serving personnel, reservists, veterans and cadets across the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
The parade set off from the Enfield Chase War Memorial, led by a parade marshal, and made its way to the Civic Centre. Those taking part included veterans from the Royal British Legion, Sea Scouts, Air Cadets, St John Ambulance volunteers, and representatives from the Police, Fire and Ambulance services.
At the Civic Centre, the Mayor of Enfield, Cllr Emma Supple, and Deputy Lieutenant for Enfield, Ann Cable, addressed attendees, followed by the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag.
Enfield Council is proud to recognise and support the Armed Forces community, including those currently serving, veterans, cadets and their families. As part of this commitment, Cllr Andrew Thorp, Cabinet Member for Communications and Customer Services, signed the renewal of the borough’s Armed Forces Covenant – a voluntary pledge demonstrating support for those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces.
By renewing the Covenant, the Council reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that serving personnel, veterans, military families and the bereaved are treated fairly and recognised for the contribution they make to Enfield and the wider country.
Cllr Andrew Thorp said:
“I was delighted to renew the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Council and our residents. We are proud to stand alongside our Armed Forces community in Enfield.
“The parade was a powerful demonstration of our appreciation for those who serve, and those who have served, in defence of our country. We remain committed to supporting servicemen and women, alongside their families, and recognising the vital role they play in safeguarding our freedoms.”
For more information, visit the Armed Forces Day website.
Pipers in the Armed Forces Day Parade through Enfield
The Mayor passes by cadets lined up opposite the civic centre
Cllr Thorp signing the Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Day flag outside the civic centre
