Rutland is proud to be a County with a strong military presence, and of having good links between the civilian and military population (both serving and veterans). There are a regular series of events where the county stops to mark the service of our military forces. Forthcoming events are listed below – please let us know of any other events:
- Tuesday 3rd September 2019 – Flag Raising for Merchant Navy Day, Oakham, outside Oakham Library
https://www.merchantnavyfund.org/merchant-navy-day/ - Sunday 8th September 2019 – Rutland Armed Forces Day, Cutts Close in Oakham
- Wednesday 11th September 2019 – Beating the Retreat, Oakham 6pm
- Sunday 10th November 2019 – Remembrance Sunday, Wreath Laying and Parade
- Monday 11th November 2019 – Armistice Day
- Monday 27th January 2020 – Holocaust Memorial Day
- Friday 8th May 2020 – VE Day 75th Anniversary
- Saturday 15th August 2020 – VJ Day 75th Anniversary