UPDATE 5 JULY 2022
Local MP Alan Mak has led a parade and wreath laying service in central Havant to mark the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands.
The Havant MP came up with the idea of a parade following a meeting in Westminster, and he was joined by approximately 200 marchers, including local councillors, cadets, uniformed services and veterans from the South Atlantic Medal Association. The marchers were led by the Rose and Thistle pipes and drums.
The parade departed from the Ex-servicemen’s Club on Brockhampton Lane and concluded at the war memorial on West Street. Following the parade there was a short remembrance service led by the Reverend Canon Tim Schofield. There, Mr Mak was joined by Roger Spink, Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands.
A longer service then took place in St. Faiths Church in central Havant.
Local MP Alan Mak said: “Having visited the Falklands to pay tribute to British servicemen and women involved in the Liberation, I welcomed the opportunity to honour their service and sacrifice in our parade and wreath laying.”
Roger Spink, Legislative Assembly Member for Stanley, said "I would like to thank Alan Mak MP for initiating a parade and wreath laying to mark the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands, and for inviting me to attend. Falkland Islanders would not enjoy the freedom they have, today, were it not for those who fought so bravely to liberate the Islands in 1982. It was therefore an honour to be in Havant and to pay my respects to those who helped liberate the Islands 40 years ago."
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands by British Forces. To recognise the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women, I am organising a Parade through central Havant on Sunday 19 June 2022 from 3PM. Further details are below.
Parade and Wreath Laying - Background
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands, I want to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of Havant Constituency residents who were involved in the conflict.
That’s why I’m organising a Parade through central Havant followed by a wreath laying. The Parade will include members of the South Atlantic Medal Association, local veterans of the Falklands Liberation, the Royal British Legion, and local community and military organisations. I have also secured the attendance of a Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, their Parliament.
Parade Route
- The Parade will begin at 3PM on Sunday 19 June 2022 and depart from the Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Brockhampton Lane in Havant.
- The Parade will travel along West Street, Park Road South, Elm Lane and North Street before stopping at the War Memorial outside St. Faith’s Church at around 3.15PM. This is the same route that the Remembrance Sunday Parade takes each November.
- There will be a Wreath Laying at the War Memorial led by me and the Mayor of Havant. Thanks to Havant Borough Council for their support.
Having visited the Falklands myself, I know Islanders are grateful for the support they received from the Havant Constituency in 1982 and ever since.
Let me know you're coming
Please join me on the Parade route to show our continued support. Residents can position themselves at any part of the Parade route (see above for details).
Registration is not needed, but it helps with planning if you are able to let me know that you’re coming by completing this form: www.AlanMak.org.uk/Contact
Free Union Flag or St. George's Flag
I’m offering Havant Constituency residents either a free Union Flag or free St George’s Flag as part of my on-going Fly the Flag campaign.
Apply for a free flag online: www.AlanMak.org.uk/Flag
Please allow at least 15 working days for delivery.
