Redbridge has announced a week of activities to celebrate the first ever Armed Forces Day.

The Borough is marking the inaugural event with three separate events culminating in a celebration at Valentines Park on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 27 June.

The first event takes place at 10.30am outside Redbridge Town Hall on Monday 22 June where cadets, soldiers and veterans will witness the raising of the Armed Forces Day Flag.

On Wednesday 24 June at 10.30am the forces will pay tribute to the fallen at Ilford War Memorial in Newbury Park. Wreathes will be laid and there will be a two-minute silence to honour those who have served their country.

The final event will be a thrill for the whole family as residents have the chance to have a go on a flight simulator and take part in paint ball in Valentines Park. Local armed forces and cadets will bring display stands and there will be a display of First World War equipment. The event takes place between 1pm and 5pm on Saturday 27 June in Melbourne Fields, Valentines Park.