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THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT
At the height of the war in Afghanistan the UK Government published the Armed Forces Covenant – a promise from the nation and the government to its Service personnel, veterans and their families that they will be treated fairly and with respect.
At its heart is the principle that the armed forces community should experience no disadvantage when accessing public and commercial services.
In 2023 Faversham Town Council signed the Covenant. Read more here.
The Council has a responsibility to The Armed Forces Community that they should not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of services, and that special consideration is appropriate in a minority of cases, such as the injured and the bereaved as examples of this.
It aims to:
•encourage local communities to support the armed forces community in their areas and to nurture public understanding and awareness among the public of issues affecting the armed forces community
•recognise and remember the sacrifices faced by the armed forces community
•encourage activities which help to integrate the armed forces community into local life
•encourage the armed forces community to help and support the wider community, whether through participation in events and joint projects, or other forms of engagement
Every Council has an Armed Forces Champion who is the lead member for the Covenant. At Faversham Town Council this is Cllr Charles Gibson.
TOWN EVENTS
‘Faversham in the 40’s Celebrates Armed Forces Day’ Sunday 14th June 2026
Are you a Reservist, Strategic Reservist, Veteran, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer or currently serving in the Armed Forces?
You can take part in our short parade with a flag raising ceremony. Please contact our Events Officer for more details claire.elliott@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk
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‘Remembrance Day Parade’ Sunday 8th November 2026
Are you a Reservist, Strategic Reservist, Veteran, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer or currently serving in the Armed Forces?
You can take part in our parade to the memorial garden with a wreath laying ceremony. Please contact our Events Officer for more details claire.elliott@favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk
RESERVISTS OR VETERANS GROUPS
Royal British Legion Faversham Branch Veterans
Contact: joytosail@yahoo.co.uk
Faversham Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club
Contact: Faversham.afvbc@gmail.com
Queen’s Regimental Riders Association Veterans
Contact: 2secretary@qrra.co.uk
Leros Army Reserve Centre, Canterbury
Contact: 3PWRR-HQ-ReMSO@mod.gov.uk
CADET GROUPS
1242 Faversham Squadron Air Cadets
Contact: oc.1242@rafac.mod.gov.uk
Contact: 7410lawren@armymail.mod.uk
Contact: info@whitstableseacadets.org.uk
