Hundreds enjoy finale to Armed Forces Week

By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jul 2018, 13:00 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:13 BST

Hundreds of people enjoyed NK Fest, the culmination of North Kesteven's Armed Forces Week celebrations.

Held at Boston Road Recreation Ground in Sleaford on Sunday, the family-friendly, free event featured stalls, children’s entertainment, performances by The Ruffs, The Snogs, Waterloo Live, Status Duo, the schools Collaborative Choir and the Blighty Belles.

Rev Phillip Johnson leads the drumhead service on the recreation ground during NK Fest on Sunday. EMN-180307-002618001placeholder image
Rev Phillip Johnson leads the drumhead service on the recreation ground during NK Fest on Sunday. EMN-180307-002618001

Sleaford and District Royal British Legion’s standard was blessed during a drumhead service in the afternoon. Musical group Scenic Route were crowned winners of the Let Your Talent Shine competition, following auditions.

Coun Richard Wright, Leader of NKDC, said: “NK Fest was a fantastic way to round off our Armed Forces Week celebrations.”

Armed Forces Week community fun day on Boston Road, Rec. L-R Jack Turner, Clare Richarson and Julie Lea of NKDC with replca model of the Lancaster Bomber that is to be build at Norton Disney. EMN-180207-112357001placeholder image
Armed Forces Week community fun day on Boston Road, Rec. L-R Jack Turner, Clare Richarson and Julie Lea of NKDC with replca model of the Lancaster Bomber that is to be build at Norton Disney. EMN-180207-112357001

Friday saw the annual Veterans Badge presentation evening at NKDC’s Civic Suite.

Related topics:Armed ForcesNorth KestevenRichard Wright
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