Armed Forces Day

The presentation of the Veterans Badges took place in the council chamber of county hall. The master of ceremonies was Jonathan Morrell from Real Radio. Presentations were made by councillor Dennis Morgan, Chairman of Durham County Council along with Lt. Col. Ian Banks commanding officer,5RRF, Group Cpt. J.B. Portlock from RAF Boulmer and Mr Kevan Johns MP the Shadow Secretary of Defence.
The presentation of the badges was preceded by a Rap written and performed by pupils of Escomb Primary school, poems written and read by pupils of Our Lady and St Thomas RC Primary School Willington and The Bowburn March by Ray Farr played by the Durham County Schools Brass Band conducted by Neil Hines.
Outside there were displays and activities provided by the local services, public and military. Late in the afternoon the crowds were entertained by the Band and Bugles of the Durham Army Cadet Force and a battle drill display by the 68th  Durham Light Infantry Society. 
  

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