Wrexham selected to host Wales’ National Armed Forces Day in 2022

Wrexham has been selected to host Wales’ National Armed Forces Day next year.

In partnership with the Welsh Government, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has been working with the 22 local authorities in Wales to develop a five year timetable for the event.

The event “commemorates and celebrates the Armed Forces community and is a partnership event between local authorities, Welsh Government, the tri-services and other partners.”

It is supported by funding from Welsh Government.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic plans are being made to mark National Armed Forces Day in Wales in 2021 virtually instead.

Following discussions, the WLGA have confirmed the below local authorities will be hosting this special event between 2022-2026:

• Wrexham
• Newport
• Swansea
• Monmouthshire
• Carmarthenshire

It will be the second time Wrexham has held the event, which last took place in the town centre in 2014.

Cllr David Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion at Wrexham Council, said: “Whilst it’s disappointing that we can’t hold the event this year we are very pleased to be hosting the event for 2022.

“We last held Armed Forces Day in Wrexham in 2014 which was a very memorable and enjoyable event and we hope to repeat that next June.”

Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Hannah Blythyn added: “The Armed Forces have always supported our communities; during the current pandemic they have played a crucial role in getting help to those who need it the most.

“Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to show our support and appreciation for the Armed Forces Community and I’m looking forward to the events taking place in person once again.”

All event planning will take into account any restrictions that are in place or are expected to be in place.