MEMBERS of the community gathered at Farnham Town Council’s offices in South Street on Monday to mark Armed Forces Day and give thanks to the men and women, past and present, of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force.

Staff and pupils from town schools and the sixth-form college joined councillors, representatives of the Farnham branch of The Queen’s Regimental Association, The Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment, Army Benevolent Fund, 229 Squadron, Farnham Sea Cadets, Royal British Legion, Farnham Lions, Hedgehogs and Weyside Rotary for the flag-raising ceremony.

Guests then made their way to the war memorial at Gostrey Meadow where Farnham mayor David Attfield made a speech to mark the occasion.

David Chandler, of the Royal Air Forces Association veterans, paid tribute to those who have died or are serving today in conflicts, and a prayer was read by Reverend John Morris.