Council shows support to the armed forces community

Cheshire West and Chester Council is showing its support to the men and women of our armed forces community, including Regulars, Reservists, Veterans, Cadets, service families and the wider Armed Forces family in society with a week of events to coincide with Armed Forces Day Saturday, 29 June.

The Armed Forces Day flag will be flown throughout the week at Council buildings, at the Northwich Town Council offices on Church Road, and The Lord Mayor of Chester will raise the Armed Forces Day flag outside Chester Town Hall on the afternoon of Monday 24 June, with military and cadet force personnel, Army Careers Centre staff and local veteran organisations present.

Delyth Curtis, Chief Executive of Cheshire West and Chester Council said: “The Council recognises and admires the commitment and sacrifices that our armed forces make on our behalf. The authority is committed to supporting these special individuals and their families and Armed Forces Week offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their outstanding contribution to our country.  We are also signed up to the Armed Forces covenant which ensures a range of support to the armed forces community.”

The organisation will be holding Armed Forces Community Network Coffee Gatherings for those members of its workforce who have a connection to the military.

Visitors to Chester will also have an opportunity to help celebrate the work of those who give up their spare time to serve their country during Reserves Day on 26 June. The Council has invited representatives of the Reserve Forces from across the borough to showcase what they do with displays in the city centre throughout the day. Local reserve units are deployed around the world on operations and in training and mentoring roles working alongside their regular counterparts.

Brio Leisure also provides current and ex-members of the military, along with those who are medically discharged, the opportunity to receive a discounted or free membership (subject to terms and conditions).  All ex-members of the armed forces can benefit from Brio Leisure’s discounted Work Fit Membership, with currently serving regular and reservist personnel able to benefit from a complimentary off-peak membership, and those medically discharged the same membership free, for one year.

Serving military personnel, including regulars, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and veterans, will also be eligible on Armed Forces Day to travel for free using the Council’s Park & Ride service in Chester with a fare-paying passenger.

To qualify for the special offers serving personnel will be asked to show their military identity card and all other eligible individuals will be asked to show either their Defence Privilege Card or HM Armed Forces Veterans Card.

Full information on both the armed forces and concessionary memberships can be found at: 

Concessionary memberships and prices - Brio Leisure

You can find out more information about Armed Forces Day.

You can also find out more information about how to sign up for a Defence Privilege Card.

The Council also provides a range of support to the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant.

For more information about this visit:

West Cheshire Armed Forces Covenant | Cheshire West and Chester Council