Last updated at 16:35, Friday, 15 June 2012

Maryport's new combined forces group is to hold its first major event this month.

Maryport and District Combined Services Association was set up by a group of serving and former servicemen and women, led by Adrian Kirkbride, of Flimby.

The group marched in two Remembrance Day parades before forming an association in January last year.

They will mark Armed Forces Day with a charity night at the town’s Navy Club on Friday, June 29, joining forces with Support our Soldiers, a charity set up to provide comforts to soldiers serving abroad.

Maryport’s Ryan Winthrop, regional organiser of the charity, said the evening would raise funds and awareness. It will include entertainment, tombola and raffles.

The event begins at 7.30pm; tickets from How Bazaar in Curzon Street, Maryport, or from Mark Howard on 07817 879270.

First published at 19:24, Thursday, 14 June 2012
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk