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06 Nov 2024
Honouring the fallen: Lord Mayor to lead Leeds in the act of remembrance
The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung warmly invites everyone to join her on Remembrance Sunday as she leads the city’s tribute to servicemen and women who have lost their lives in service of their country.
09 Oct 2024
Royal British Legion thanks council for “doing the right thing by veterans”
Leeds City Council brings military compensation fully into line with civilian awards in benefits means testing
24 Jun 2024
Free family fun as Leeds flies the flag for Armed Forces Day 2024
The city centre will be a sea of red, white and blue this Sunday as Leeds shows its support for service men and women past, present and future at the annual Armed Forces Day 2024.
03 Jun 2024
Leeds’ older residents relive wartime memories as part of special events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Inspiring stories and poignant memories of life in wartime Leeds are being shared by the city’s older people as part of special events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
31 May 2024
Heroes remembered as Leeds prepares to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Leeds will be paying its own poignant tributes next week as the country marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
09 May 2024
Leeds marching towards month-long armed forces celebration
The annual Armed Forces Day becomes the Armed Forces Festival for 2024.
28 Nov 2023
Leeds City Council renews its commitment and support for the Armed Forces Covenant
Leeds City Council has renewed its commitment to supporting armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and cadets after being recognised with the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award earlier this year.
12 Jul 2023
Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award
Leeds City Council has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces.
20 Jun 2023
Forward march to free fun and excitement with Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023
Fun and excitement will top the bill at this year’s Leeds Armed Forces Day this coming Sunday, as the city celebrates our service men and women's courage, dedication, and commitment.
06 Jun 2023
Reach for the sky with Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023
One lucky winner can reach for the sky this summer, with the Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023 Grand Raffle to win a flight experience in a vintage De Havilland Tiger Moth biplane.
17 Mar 2023
Military Wives Choir tops the bill for Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023
The Dishforth Military Wives Choir (MWC) will top a bill of festivities and excitement at this year’s Armed Forces Day in Leeds.
08 Nov 2022
Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds
Members of all communities across Leeds are warmly invited to join the Lord Mayor on Victoria Gardens to mark Remembrance Sunday.