A Cumbrian town is coming together to mark Armed Forces Day by flying the Armed Forces Day flag outside of its town hall.

The Armed Forces Day Flag is being flown at Penrith Town Hall this week, between the Monday June 21 and Saturday 26 June.

Armed Forces Day, being held this year on Saturday June 26, is a day to show appreciation and support of members of the Armed Forces past and present.

This includes currently serving troops, service families, reservists, veterans, members of the ex-service community and cadets.

Eden District Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Michael Eyles, said: “As a former member of the Royal Air Force, I was honoured to have been nominated to be the Armed Forces Champion for Eden Council.

"I am conscious of the very big shoes I have to fill in succeeding Councillor John Thompson, who did a great job in that role.

“I look forward to help celebrate our military, especially those veterans who now play such a vital part in our civilian community.

“We are always delighted to proudly fly the flag to celebrate Armed Forces Day, which symbolises the contribution the Armed Forces have and continue to make to our country.”

Eden District Council is a partner in the Carlisle and Eden Forces Link project, which offers support for the ex-service community throughout Carlisle and Eden districts.

The project aims to improve links between local and national support organisations and those members of the local ex-service community who need that help.