Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Latest News:
    • John Stevenson Thanks Veterans from across the Country and Cumbria’s Residents for their Support with Carlisle’s Falklands 40 Commemorative Event
    • John Stevenson MP urges Museums across Carlisle and Cumbria to bid for Funding to Level Up Culture
    • John Stevenson Celebrates Victory in Government U-Turn on BOGOF Offers for Shoppers
    • John Stevenson MP Welcomes Campaign to Boost take up of Pension Credit in Carlisle
    • John Stevenson MP Backs Falklands Forty School Competition
    • With its New Medical School, Carlisle is going to be an Educational Destination
    • John Stevenson MP Welcomes £4,104,659 in Funding to Level Up the Carlisle area
    • John Backs University of Cumbria and Imperial College London Plans for a New Medical School in Carlisle
    Subscribe
    Facebook
    John Stevenson MP
    MP For Carlisle
    • Home
    • Coronavirus
    • News
      1. Latest News
      2. In Parliament
      3. E-Bulletins
      Featured
      14th April 20200

      The Coronavirus Crisis

      Recent
      17th May 2022

      John Stevenson Thanks Veterans from across the Country and Cumbria’s Residents for their Support with Carlisle’s Falklands 40 Commemorative Event

      11th May 2022

      John Stevenson MP urges Museums across Carlisle and Cumbria to bid for Funding to Level Up Culture

      10th May 2022

      John Stevenson Celebrates Victory in Government U-Turn on BOGOF Offers for Shoppers

    • About John
    • Photo Gallery
    • Events & Surgeries
    • Get In Touch
    John Stevenson MP
    You are at:Home»Latest News»Communities & Local Government»Carlisle MP John Stevenson Urges Local People to Support the Carlisle Falkland 40 event
    Falklands Flag

    Carlisle MP John Stevenson Urges Local People to Support the Carlisle Falkland 40 event

    0
    By John Stevenson on 25th March 2022 Communities & Local Government

    Interest in the Carlisle Falklands 40 event on 14th May 2022 continues to grow, with over 100 Falklands veterans marching from the South Atlantic Medal Association.

    The parade will commence at 1pm from the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral marching to the Cenotaph, Greenmarket, Carlisle led by Pipe Major Steven Duffy. Steven was posted to the 2nd Battalion Pipes & Drums in 1982, and while serving with the Reconnaissance Platoon he was critically wounded at the Battle for Tumbledown Mountain, the last battle of the Falkland Island conflict. He was subsequently Mentioned-in-Dispatches for distinguished service. During his extensive career Steven has played at many of the most prestigious State and military occasions including the Queen’s Birthday Parade, Beating Retreat at Horse Guards Parade, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Royal Tournament.

    At the Cenotaph there will be a short service followed by the laying of wreaths in remembrance of all those who lost their lives.

    A commemorative service will then be held at St Cuthbert’s Church at 3pm led by Padre David Cooper, Padre to the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment during the Falklands campaign, followed by refreshments at the Tithe Barn.

    A formal dinner will then follow at The Station Hotel from 7pm. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets for the dinner should visit https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Carlisle/Carlisle-Station-Hotel-/Carlisle-Falklands-40-veterans-dinner/36026204/

    In addition, the Falklands flag will be presented to the people of Carlisle from the Government and people of the Falkland Islands, by Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the United Kingdom and Europe. This will take place at 12.30pm on the 14th May, outside the Old Town Hall. The flag will be received by the Mayor of Carlisle, and local MP John Stevenson.

    Speaking John said, “I am delighted with the amount of interest from veterans in the Carlisle Falklands 40 event and do hope as many Carlisle and Cumbrian residents as possible, will come out and support the veterans as they march in the city. Many are travelling across the country to be with us on the day.

    It is a particular honour to be accepting the Falklands flag alongside the Mayor on behalf of the people of Carlisle.”

    Richard Hyslop added, “40 years ago, Falkland Islanders celebrated their liberation from Argentine occupation. That liberation came at a price, with 255 members of the UK Armed Forces and three Falkland Islanders losing their lives during the War. Falkland Islanders will be forever grateful for what the UK Armed Forces did in 1982 and 40 years on that gratitude has not diminished.

    In this 40th anniversary year, we remember those who died in the liberation of the Islands, their families, and those who still bear the scars of the conflict to this day, both physical and mental. This year is also an opportunity to celebrate the modern Falkland Islands. Islanders have not wasted the freedom that was won for them, they have worked hard to establish a modern, prosperous, self-sufficient, diverse, democratic, welcoming and open society.

    I am therefore delighted that Carlisle has chosen to mark the 40th anniversary with a series of events, and I look forward to attending them all. It will be a particular honour to present the Mayor of Carlisle and Carlisle MP with a Falkland Islands flag from the people and government of the Islands, and to see it flying proud as part of the celebrations and on other occasions in the future.”

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    John Stevenson Thanks Veterans from across the Country and Cumbria’s Residents for their Support with Carlisle’s Falklands 40 Commemorative Event

    John Stevenson MP Welcomes £4,104,659 in Funding to Level Up the Carlisle area

    John Stevenson MP hears Structural Changes for Cumbria Order

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Newsletter

    Enter your information below to stay up to date with John Stevenson's Newsletter. All emails include an unsubscribe link. You may opt-out at any time. The information you enter here will be stored in line with our Privacy Notice.

    Please wait...

    Thank you for signing up!

    • Skills & Apprenticeships
    • Infrastructure
    • Business & Investment
    • Charities
    • The NHS
    14th April 2022

    John Stevenson MP Welcomes £4,104,659 in Funding to Level Up the Carlisle area

    6th January 2022

    “New Year, New Career Opportunities!” says John Stevenson MP for Carlisle

    17th December 2021

    John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle has Welcomed News of a Skills Boost to Support More People into Jobs

    10th November 2021

    ‘It’s not too late to sign up for the Skills Fair!’ says John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle

    14th April 2022

    John Stevenson MP Welcomes £4,104,659 in Funding to Level Up the Carlisle area

    2nd June 2021

    Carlisle MP Welcomes Openreach’s Full Fibre Commitment

    14th May 2021

    Carlisle MP Welcomes Announcements in Queen’s Speech

    21st April 2021

    Carlisle MP asks Rural Constituents to Take Part in Open Consultation on ‘Improving Broadband for Very Hard to Reach Premises’

    14th April 2022

    John Stevenson MP Welcomes £4,104,659 in Funding to Level Up the Carlisle area

    7th April 2022

    John Backs University of Cumbria and Imperial College London Plans for a New Medical School in Carlisle

    25th March 2022

    John Stevenson MP visits Carlisle Cathedral to show Support for English Tourism Week

    30th November 2021

    John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle encourages Constituents to Shop Local ahead of Small Business Saturday this Weekend

    26th October 2021

    John Stevenson MP backs Guide Dogs Campaign on the use of E-scooters

    2nd August 2021

    John Stevenson MP Supports Wetheral’s Oak Tree Animals’ Charity

    25th June 2021

    John Stevenson MP visits Buzz Bingo ahead of National Bingo Day 2021

    20th November 2020

    John Stevenson MP Praises the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund for helping Local Causes in Carlisle

    7th April 2022

    John Backs University of Cumbria and Imperial College London Plans for a New Medical School in Carlisle

    3rd December 2021

    John Stevenson MP urges people in Carlisle to get their Booster Jab on ‘Boost Day’

    2nd August 2021

    John Stevenson MP Welcomes Opening of new Coronavirus Local Test Site in Carlisle

    1st July 2021

    John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, Backs National Thank You Day adding Thanks of his Own

    Latest Photos
    John carries Commemorative Rose at Falklands Events
    John with Students on Dream Week Placement
    John with Mark Jenkinson MP and Cumbria Order
    John with Clark Door Limited supporting Family Business
    John with Rob and Claire Story of Story Decorating
    John attending meeting at Carlisle Cathedral celebrating EnglishTourismWeek21, which included tourism businesses from across Carlisle
    Search by Category
    • Agriculture
    • Arts & Culture
    • Business & Investment
    • Charities
    • Communities & Local Government
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Health & The NHS
    • Housing
    • In Parliament
    • Infrastructure
    • Latest News
    • Publications
    • Skills & Apprenticeships
    • Transport
    • Work & Pensions
    John on Facebook
    John Stevenson MP

    15 hours ago

    John Stevenson MP

    Carlisle MP Thanks Veterans And Residents After Falklands 40 Commemorations

    theherdwick.com

    MP Carlisle John Stevenson has thanked all those involved in the organisation of the hugely successful Falklands 40 event which took place last weekend in Carlisle. Over 100 veterans attended repre...
    View on Facebook
    · Share

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

    John Stevenson MP

    18 hours ago

    John Stevenson MP
    I am honoured to be re-elected as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Food and Drink at the AGM today. Carlisle hosts many key food and drink manufacturing businesses and I’m delighted to be able to carry on representing the sector in Parliament. ... See MoreSee Less
    View on Facebook
    · Share

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

    About

    JOHN STEVENSON

    John was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School and Dundee University. John subsequently qualified as a solicitor in 1990. In 2010 John was elected Conservative MP for Carlisle and was re-elected with an increased majority in 2015. John was re-elected again in 2017 and 2019 with a new majority of 8319. Carlisle is the only city in Cumbria and John enjoys representing a constituency at Westminster with such a strong identity.

    Latest Posts
    17th May 2022

    John Stevenson Thanks Veterans from across the Country and Cumbria’s Residents for their Support with Carlisle’s Falklands 40 Commemorative Event

    11th May 2022

    John Stevenson MP urges Museums across Carlisle and Cumbria to bid for Funding to Level Up Culture

    10th May 2022

    John Stevenson Celebrates Victory in Government U-Turn on BOGOF Offers for Shoppers

    Photo Gallery
    John carries Commemorative Rose at Falklands Events
    John with Students on Dream Week Placement
    John with Mark Jenkinson MP and Cumbria Order
    John with Clark Door Limited supporting Family Business
    John with Rob and Claire Story of Story Decorating
    John attending meeting at Carlisle Cathedral celebrating EnglishTourismWeek21, which included tourism businesses from across Carlisle
    John and Chairman of Cumbria Tourism, Jim Walker, at restaurant during the 'Eat out to Help out' scheme
    John and Chairman of Cumbria Tourism, Jim Walker, at restaurant during the 'Eat out to Help out' scheme
    John at Carlisle Skills Fair 2020
    John at Carlisle Skills Fair 2020
    John at Carlisle Skills Fair 2020
    John at Carlisle Skills Fair 2020
    Copyright © 2015 JOHN STEVENSON. This website is funded from Parliamentary Allowances.
    • About John
    • Privacy Notice
    • Get In Touch

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.