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Royal British Legion thanks council for “doing the right thing by veterans”: medals 1200px

09 Oct 2024

Royal British Legion thanks council for “doing the right thing by veterans”

Leeds City Council brings military compensation fully into line with civilian awards in benefits means testing

Armed Forces/Remembrance

Free family fun as Leeds flies the flag for Armed Forces Day 2024: Armed Forces Day Leeds

24 Jun 2024

Free family fun as Leeds flies the flag for Armed Forces Day 2024

The city centre will be a sea of red, white and blue this Sunday as Leeds shows its support for service men and women past, present and future at the annual Armed Forces Day 2024.

Armed Forces/Remembrance

Leeds’ older residents relive wartime memories as part of special events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day: Rita Green - D Day event

03 Jun 2024

Leeds’ older residents relive wartime memories as part of special events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Inspiring stories and poignant memories of life in wartime Leeds are being shared by the city’s older people as part of special events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Armed Forces/Remembrance Adult social care Older people

Leeds City Council Logo

31 May 2024

Heroes remembered as Leeds prepares to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Leeds will be paying its own poignant tributes next week as the country marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Armed Forces/Remembrance

Leeds marching towards month-long armed forces celebration: Daisy Belles - Armed Forces Day

09 May 2024

Leeds marching towards month-long armed forces celebration

The annual Armed Forces Day becomes the Armed Forces Festival for 2024.

Lord Mayor of Leeds Armed Forces/Remembrance

Leeds City Council renews its commitment and support for the Armed Forces Covenant: AFC signing 3

28 Nov 2023

Leeds City Council renews its commitment and support for the Armed Forces Covenant

Leeds City Council has renewed its commitment to supporting armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and cadets after being recognised with the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award earlier this year.

Armed Forces/Remembrance

Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award: AFC ERS Gold SM V2

12 Jul 2023

Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award

Leeds City Council has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces.

Armed Forces/Remembrance

Forward march to free fun and excitement with Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023: LM Veteran Talking 5 SML

20 Jun 2023

Forward march to free fun and excitement with Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023

Fun and excitement will top the bill at this year’s Leeds Armed Forces Day this coming Sunday, as the city celebrates our service men and women's courage, dedication, and commitment.

Armed Forces/Remembrance Lord Mayor of Leeds

Reach for the sky with Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023: Tiger Moth in flight

06 Jun 2023

Reach for the sky with Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023

One lucky winner can reach for the sky this summer, with the Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023 Grand Raffle to win a flight experience in a vintage De Havilland Tiger Moth biplane.

Armed Forces/Remembrance Lord Mayor of Leeds

Military Wives Choir tops the bill for Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023: Dishforth MWC

17 Mar 2023

Military Wives Choir tops the bill for Leeds Armed Forces Day 2023

The Dishforth Military Wives Choir (MWC) will top a bill of festivities and excitement at this year’s Armed Forces Day in Leeds.

Armed Forces/Remembrance Lord Mayor of Leeds

Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds: War Memorial

08 Nov 2022

Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds

Members of all communities across Leeds are warmly invited to join the Lord Mayor on Victoria Gardens to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Armed Forces/Remembrance