North Warwickshire Borough Council is holding a World War I themed celebration event to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the end of the war. The event will take place at Mancetter Recreation Ground off Brook Walk on Sunday 23 September from 11:00 to 15:00.

The family event is being organised by the Council in partnership with Veterans Contact Point and is supported by various charities and organisations including Help for Heroes, the Royal British Legion, local cadet forces and 30th Signal Regiment from Gamecock Barracks.  It is hoped that the event will highlight the experiences of some of the 7,500 North Warwickshire veterans and raise awareness of the support services available should they need them.

The military theme will be present throughout the event with interactive activities, displays, music, food, stalls, clothing, equipment and vehicles. A military themed dog show will take place alongside free camouflage face painting, bouncy castles, and an inflatable assault course. For further information, and for anyone wishing to register to have a free stall, please visit www.northwarks.gov.uk/bdo and select Mancetter Big Day Out.