Free travel will be available for military, ex-military personnel and cadets on Stagecoach bus services on June 24 and 25.
The firm is offering the free travel to mark Armed Forces Day, on June 24.
As a show of appreciation for their hard work, bravery and commitment to serving our country, armed forces personnel (including ex-service people and cadets) wearing their uniform, carrying a military ID card and veterans wearing a veteran’s badge or medals will be entitled to ride for free on any Stagecoach bus.
Rob Jones, managing director for Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire said: “Our Armed Forces do an invaluable job, and we are immensely proud of their dedication and courage. We hope that personnel choosing to travel to a local event will have an enjoyable day and we are delighted to show our appreciation for their commitment to our country.”
In 2015, Stagecoach Group signed the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in support of the Armed Forces Community.
Events in Cumbria on Saturday, June 24 include:
Workington: There will be a meet and greet at 10am at Workington Royal British Legion, followed by a parade which will leave Pow Street at 11am and march to Vulcan Park for a service led by Rev Frankie Ward.
This year the parade, which is in its 14th year, will be marching behind the Isle of Cumbrae RBLS pipe band with parade marshal Sgt Ross Murphy of the Duke of Lancaster’s regiment.
Carlisle: The Armed Forces Day event, organised by Cumberland Council, will be held in the city centre between 10am and 4pm and will include representatives from organisations including the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, the Military Vehicles Trust, Devil’s Porridge Museum and the Royal British Legion.
It will also include music from the Border Concert Band, and Carlisle mayor, Abdul Harid, will present a citation of appreciation to the armed forces at 3.30pm, which will be received by the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.
