HMS Raleigh has helped Torpoint prepare for this year’s Armed Forces Day.

The main national celebrations will take place in Falmouth on Saturday. 

On Friday, HMS Raleigh, the Royal Navy’s training establishment in Torpoint, took part in the Armed Forces Day Flag Relay which has visited locations around Cornwall.

Welcomed by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Rear Admiral Mike Wood, dignitaries and schoolchildren  witnessed the flag being presented by four recruits to the Captain of HMS Raleigh, Captain Jane Roe, who then passed it to the Mayor of Torpoint, Gary Davis. 

Captain Roe said: “The close community support that HMS Raleigh enjoys is fundamental to the success of the training that takes place here.” 

Mindful of the diverse workforce within HMS Raleigh, she said: “Whether it be through local schools supporting service children, the hosting of youth training or the excellent workforce employed from the local area, every service person assigned here truly values the support given and we enjoy taking every opportunity to further nurture our mutual friendships. It therefore gives me great pleasure to hand over this Armed Forces Day flag as part of the national event in Cornwall and look forward to seeing it flying proudly from the town centre.”

Cllr Davis said: “It’s a great honour and privilege to take part in the flag relay ceremony and receive the Armed Forces Day flag from HMS Raleigh on behalf of the community of Torpoint. It is a clear and visible sign of our deep-rooted community support for our armed forces and specifically the Navy which has been an integral part of our town’s development and activities within the community.”