More than 100 Falklands veterans are set to take part in a commemoration event of the conflict in Carlisle in May.
Interest in the Carlisle Falklands 40 event continues to grow, said organisers and members of the South Atlantic Medal Association will take part in a parade.
The parade will start at 1pm from the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral marching to the war memorial in Greenmarket, led by Pipe Major Steven Duffy.
Steven was posted to the 2nd Battalion Pipes & Drums in 1982. While serving with the Reconnaissance Platoon he was critically wounded at the Battle for Tumbledown Mountain, the last battle of the Falkland Island conflict.
He was subsequently mentioned-in-dispatches for distinguished service. During his extensive career Steven has played at many of the most prestigious State and military occasions including the Queen’s Birthday Parade, Beating Retreat at Horse Guards Parade, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Royal Tournament.
At the war memorial there will be a short service followed by the laying of wreaths in remembrance of all those who lost their lives.
A commemorative service will then be held at St Cuthbert’s Church at 3pm led by Padre David Cooper, Padre to the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment during the Falklands campaign, followed by refreshments at the Tithe Barn.
A formal dinner will then follow at The Station Hotel from 7pm. Tickets are still available from https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Carlisle/Carlisle-Station-Hotel-/Carlisle-Falklands-40-veterans-dinner/36026204/
