🇬🇧 D-DAY CELEBRATIONS 2026 🇬🇧
✨ Hosted by Royal British Legion Bloxwich and proudly sponsored by The Best of Walsall ✨
🕊️ Join us as we come together to commemorate VE Day, VJ Day and other conflicts, honouring the courage and sacrifice of our heroes, past and present ❤️
📅 Saturday 6th June 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 5:00pm
📍 All Saints Church Ground, Bloxwich
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
🌟 The event will be officially opened at 9am by the incredible 501st UK Garrison, with the UK Saber Guild also in attendance. Ever fancied learning how to battle with a real lightsaber? ⚔️ The Saber Guild trains people in lightsaber combat as a martial art, and they'll be showcasing their amazing skills throughout the day.
👦👧 Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite Star Wars costumes – you never know which characters might be walking around ready for a photo! 📸✨
🎩 The Mayor and Mayoress will be arriving at 10am, and local Reform councillors will also be attending and available to chat with members of the community throughout the day.
🎖️ On the day enjoy:
⚔️ 501st UK Garrison
🎯 Shoot a Stormtrooper & photo opportunities 📸
🛡️ UK Saber Guild demonstrations
🎧 Live DJ
🏰 Bouncy Castles
🎨 Craft Stalls
🎟️ Raffle & Tombola
🦉 Owls R Us
🎙️ Meet Daz Hale from Radio WM
🎁 We're also looking for raffle prizes, auction items and donations to help raise funds on the day. If you or your business can contribute, your support would be greatly appreciated and will help make the event even more successful.
👨👩👧👦 A fantastic family day out filled with remembrance, entertainment, community spirit and plenty of surprises 🇬🇧✨
📢 Everyone is welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!