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5th & 6th July 2008
Diesel locomotives in action on the Dockyard railway this weekend.
Please note that these are demonstration freight trains and as such are unable to carry passengers.
Saturday 5th July
6pm (Access to arena seats from 5pm)
This traditional 'end of day' ceremony will feature some of the best of military bands including the Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth and the Kohima Band of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. It will be a fitting end to the daytime Veterans Day & kent TA100 activities.
This is a fund-raising event in aid of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and the 'Help for Heroes' charity.
Tickets to the daytime Veterans Day will not provide access to the Beating Retreat. Separate tickets are required.
Saturday 5th July
10am to 6pm (Galleries and attractions closing from 5.15pm)
Many 'Have-A-Go' activities by the armed services provide loads of family fun. Whether you are 5 or 95, you'll find plenty to do and enjoy as The Historic Dockyard hosts its second Veterans Day.
This year this event has been selected by the MOD Veterans Agency to be the South East 'Flagship' Veterans Day event. It is also the main public event for the Kent TA100 celebrations - the 100th anniversay of the modern Territorial Army - supported by the Lord Lieutenant of Kent.
The Band of her Majesty's Royal Marines will lead a Veterans Parade and play at a separately ticketed Beating Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset in the early evening (see above).
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Saturday 20th July
A great day out for car enthusiasts! Informal judging will take place during the afternoon plus Porsche Centres will be on hand with a good selection of items and cars. For further information please go to www.porscheclubgb.com|
