The city of Portsmouth will mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict by unveiling a new memorial plaque by the Square Tower with a service of remembrance following in Portsmouth Cathedral.
The memorial will include the names of members of the Army, Royal Air Force and civilians who lost their lives during the conflict. The unveiling will take place on Sunday 19 June and will be followed by a memorial service, parade and wreath-laying ceremony.
The new memorial will be identical to the one that is already there in memory of the members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet auxiliary who lost their lives in the conflict. Following the event there will be a more formal service of remembrance in Portsmouth Cathedral.
Portsmouth City Council will also be granting Freedom of the City to all those that served in the Falklands conflict, as well as current and past members of the Royal Naval Association, the Royal Marines Association Portsmouth and the Association of Wrens, who also represent the Queen Alexandra Royal Naval Nursing Service.
As is tradition, the resolutions will be engrossed on vellum and sealed before being formally presented to a representative of the groups recognised at the ceremony next to the new memorial. There will also be a formal twinning of Portsmouth with the Falkland Islands.
If you would like to take part in the parade but are not part of an association, please email Falklands40@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to request a parade booking form. If you are part of an association, please contact them directly.
The Cathedral service is open to all to attend.
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Come along to a book-signing from local authors.
Local pianist Karen Kingsley (regular contributor to our recital series) will perform some pieces by composers of New Music Brighton. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Come an experience yoga in a beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
Come along to a book-signing from local authors.
Join us for an hour-long Art tour of the Cathedral led by one of our knowledge Guides on 19th November at 1pm.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
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