A FLAG flying ceremony to support Armed Forces Day has been arranged by Wyre Forest District Council.

The event is taking place outside Bewdley Museum on Monday, June 19.

It will start at 10am and members of the public are invited along to show their support to those who are serving, have served and those who have given their lives for their country.

A Parade Marshal will lead standard bearers from armed forces associations through the museum to the front of the building, where they will gather for the ceremony.

At 10.15am guests will be formally welcomed by Councillor Chris Rogers, the Chairman of Wyre Forest District Council. This will be followed by prayers.

The flag will be raised by the Chairman at 10.30am.

Councillor Marcus Hart, Leader of Wyre Forest District Council said: "The Flag Flying Ceremony is a great opportunity for everyone to show their support for our Armed Forces. Raising the flag honours the bravery and commitment of our services personnel from veterans to cadets and pays tribute to their families.

"I would encourage residents to come along. If appropriate it would be great to see them wearing their full military regalia, berets, blazers or uniform to mark the occasion.”

The national centrepiece of the celebrations is on Saturday, June 24 in Falmouth.