The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial Service

Outline of timings for the day:

• 1000 – NMA Opens
• 1000 – Tea/coffee available to PRA members attending the AGM
• 1030 to 1130 – AGM in Aspects Events Facility
• 1130 to 1145 – Comfort Break / All Standard bearers to report to Parade Marshall (TBC)
• 1145 to 1210 – All move to Main Memorial
• 1215 to 1300 – Service at Memorial and wreath Laying
• 1315 to 1345 – PRA form up for the march past. Asst Col Commandant will take the salute
• 1345 to 1400 – PRA photo on the steps of the main memorial
• 1415 to 1430 – Red Devils Parachute Display
• 1430 to 1600 – Lunch (Ticket Holders Only)
• 1457 - Lancaster Flypast (Cancelled)
• 1600 to 1700 – Departure of Guests and PRA Members
• 1700 – NMA closes

Tickets
General admission is free, however you must register for a ticket using the 'Select tickets' link at the top right of the page. Lunch is charged at £12.50 per person and tickets must be purchased alongside your general admission. You must bring your ticket/s either printed or digital with you on the day to check in. Alternatively, if you do not wish to purchase a lunch ticket you can either use the NMA Restaurant or bring your own.  Separately to this please do remember to book car parking tickets on the NMA website, details are below.

Standards
Standard Bearers report to: John Wilson and Tom Brown after the AGM at the rear of the Aspect Events Facility for a quick briefing.

Dress
PRA member’s and guests; lounge suit, or blazers beret and medals.

Parking
Marshals will direct you to parking areas. Non-badge holders can also use the main or overspill car parks which have plenty of parking spaces . Coaches/Mini Buses can drop guests off at the designated points by the main entrance. Drivers will be directed to parking areas.
All cars will have to pay £5 to park all day, this can be done online at:
maximcloud.co.uk/nationalmemorialarboretum/eventslist/

Disabled Personnel
A designated area will be available for wheelchairs and carers to view the service. Blue badge holders will be able to use disabled spaces in the main car park.

Band
There will be a band playing on the day. The identity of the Band is yet to be confirmed.

Regimental Mascot
The Regimental Mascot will be there on the day