ARMED FORCES DAY 2023 COMES TO THE GLASS WORKS BARNSLEY
June 1, 2023
BARNSLEY AND THE GLASS WORKS WILL BE CELEBRATING ARMED FORCES DAY ON SATURDAY 10TH JUNE WITH A DAY OF ACTIVITIES, PARADES, STREET THEATRE, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE FROM 10AM TO 4PM.
With events taking place in The Glass Works Square, Mandela Gardens and throughout the town centre, and the Army, Navy, Royal Air Force, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Penistone CIC and more in attendance, it promises to be an action-packed day of fun and celebration.
The day will begin with the Armed Forces Parade, which will start at Barnsley Town Hall at 10am. A host of military personnel will parade through the town centre, accompanied by the Regiment Brass Band, eventually finishing in The Glass Works square where the band will continue their performance.
The Glass Works Square will be full of a range of fun activities, genuine and replica military equipment and vehicles, and information stands, all provided by Barnsley’s range of armed forces and emergency personnel.
Some of the incredible activities and demonstrations include:
- eSports bus with four different simulators inside
- Climbing wall
- Reactions tests
- Metal detecting
- VR headsets
- Archery tag area
- Military weapon stands and body armour
- Airsoft range
- Replica war trench including replica guns, maps, helmets and other memorabilia
There will also be a range of activities taking place in Mandela Gardens at Barnsley Civic including face painting, a Navy bungee run and AirSoft range.
Veterans are also invited to a special ‘Veterans Breakfast’ from 8:30 to 9:30 in Market Kitchen where tea, coffee and breakfast sandwiches will be provided. From here those involved in the parade can make their way to the Town Hall.