Medway Armed Forces Day

Great honour to attend the Medway Armed Forces Day today at Rochester Castle with fellow Labour representatives.

A good attendance from across the political spectrum and a clear cross-section of the community from young and old watched a number of Army and Navy bands and groups process along Rochester Highstreet and onto the Castle grounds.

A small 'drumhead' service was held on the castle grounds before retreating into a marquee.

Event was very well organised by the Council team, at what must have been short notice.

Thoughts dwelt on my brother who is currently serving a lieutenant surgeon with the Royal Navy in the Caribbean.

Had time to have a natter with a number of those involved in the Army CCF Cadet force. Reminded me slightly of when I was a petty officer for the Royal Navy CCF at my school in 2000/2001.