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Marston’s and The Royal British Legion
25th October 2024
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Marston’s and The Royal British Legion Encourage Yorkshire Patrons to Buy and Keep Poppy-Themed Glasses to Support Veterans

Acknowledging the British tradition of inadvertently taking pub glasses home, Marston’s and The Royal British Legion are turning it into a Charitable act. This year, 1,000 pubs across the UK, including 110 in Yorkshire, will offer drinks in special limited-edition poppy-themed glasses as part of the Poppy Appeal, encouraging patrons to legally take the…
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Daisy Belles - Armed Forces Day
10th May 2024
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Leeds Armed Forces Day: A Day of Honor and Celebration

Leeds is transforming its annual Armed Forces Day into the Armed Forces Festival in 2024, extending the celebration throughout the month with an array of themed activities. The festival will culminate in a central city event on Sunday, June 30. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, the Armed Forces Festival offers an opportunity…
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Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award
14th July 2023
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Leeds City Council granted prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Award

Leeds City Council has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces. The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2023 Gold Award has been granted to the council in recognition of its support for the armed forces community and for its alignment with…
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Lord Mayor signing Freedom of Entry
11th December 2020
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Long-serving Leeds parachute regiment become first military unit in over 40 years to be recognised with city’s highest civic honour

The 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (4PARA) has been awarded the city’s highest civic honour in recognition of their many years of devoted service and historic association with Leeds. Established in 1942, 4PARA are the first military service unit to be bestowed with Honorary Freedom of Leeds since HMS Ark Royal received the honour…
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