No 1082 Monday 30th June - Sunday 6th July 2025
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BRITISH AND SPANISH COMMUNITIES HONOUR THE SECURITY AND ARMED FORCES IN MIL PALMERAS
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ver last weekend British veterans in Spain gathered with pride and reverence to commemorate Armed Forces Day through heartfelt ceremonies, music, and moments of remembrance, blending time-honoured British tradition with warm Spanish hospitality. These events not only honoured military service but also strengthened the bonds of community, solidarity, and shared values. A particularly moving service took place on Saturday at the Capilla de las Mil Palmeras, marking the first Armed Forces Day event organised by the Torrevieja Branch of the Royal Naval Association (RNATB), under the leadership of chairman Tony Jenkins. The event was made possible with the valuable support of local businesswoman Francisca Samper and the Pilar de la Horadada Ayuntamiento. Among the distinguished guests was the Mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, Jose Maria Perez Sanchez, a familiar and welcome presence at these veterans' events. He was joined by Maria Del Mar Saez Martinez, Councillor for Citizen Security, Maria Nieves Moreno, Councillor for Foreign Residents; Mariano Alvarez, Representative of the Local Police; and Antonio Lopez Bailon, Sub Lieutenant of the Guardia Civil in Torre de la Horadada.
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