Published: June 27, 2009
Armed Forces Day marked at Burnham and Highbridge ceremonies

Special ceremonies were held in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge on Saturday morning (June 27th) to mark the first national Armed Forces Day.

Over 30 local residents, including Burnham and Highbridge's Mayor Derick Cooper and Mayoress Christine Cooper, attended ceremonies besides the water feature in Pier Street and on Highbridge Green in Market Street.

Flags marking the special day were raised by the Mayor and his Cadet, Nick Jones.

The Mayor also paid tribute to those who serve in the forces before the singing of the National Anthem.

Cllr Cooper told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "Many people from Burnham and Highbridge serve in the forces, so it is right that we mark this special day in both towns."

Armed Forces Day is a new nationwide event that gives the public an opportunity to show their support for the men and women who make up the forces community.

The crowd in Burnham listened to the Mayor during the ceremony

The ceremony was held next to the water feature in Pier Street

The Mayor, Mayoress and Mayor's Cadet at the Highbridge ceremony with Town Clerk Eileen Shaw, Cllr Pat Burge and Cllr Janet Keen

The raising of the flag by the Mayor and his Cadet at the Highbridge ceremony

Highbridge's Skidmarx Cycles decorated its shop window for the special day

And Bay Tree Upholstery in Church Street also put up flags for the day