People in Reading can celebrate the incredible work and bravery of members of the military at the 2025 Armed Forces Day.
A day of events is planned in the town on Sunday, June 29, in Broad Street and Forbury Gardens.
The beautiful gardens will host Charity Super.Mkt’s pop-up market which will have a range of second-hand items and pre-loved clothing.
Blue Collar Street Food will be offering a range of delicious food at the event.
There will also be live music performances at the Forbury Bandstand.
Broad Street will feature a range of information and fundraising stalls, as well as a special performance by the Reading Scottish Pipe Band.
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The band’s musicians will pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in the armed forces.
Armed Forces Day takes place on the last weekend of June each year.
It gives people the chances to show their support for those who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets.
It marks the end of a week of celebrations, which includes Reserves Day, held on Wednesday, June 25.
Find out more about Armed Forces Day here.
Reading Buses shows their support for Armed Forces Day
As a thank you for your service and to help people get to various events that may be taking place as part of Armed Forces Day, on Saturday, June 28, Reading Buses is offering free travel on our buses to service personnel and veterans.
To take advantage of this offer, simply board a bus wearing your full uniform, displaying your medals or have your veteran’s badge ready to show.
You can then board any Reading Buses service and also any of those on the firm’s sister company Thames Valley Buses.
You can also travel for free on Newbury & District 1a, 1c and flightline 730 / 731 services.
The driver will issue you a special free armed forces ticket for the journey – passengers should ensure they get a ticket for every bus they travel on.
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