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24 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2019
Alabaré are delighted to have teamed up with the BBC’s Sewing Soldier, Lt. Col. Neil Stace to create the incredible exhibition ‘Flags of Thanks’. The collaborative event will take place in the week long build up to the 2019 National Armed Forces Day celebrations hosted in Salisbury.
Between the 24th and 30th June, the public are invited along to view over 1,000 flags that will be displayed at St. Thomas’s church in Salisbury city centre.
The hand crafted flags have been created by passionate members of the general public from across the UK and further afield. Each flag is a very personal expression of gratitude to the Armed Forces Community, from those currently serving, to Veterans and cadets.
After the exhibition, the general public will be able to sponsor having a flag made into something meaningful or useful, such as a sleeping bag or quilt. These will be gifted to residents of Alabare’s Homes for Veterans, who have previously been homeless, as a gesture of support and community. Lt. Col. Neil Stace, also known as the Sewing Soldier, has been spearheading the project, running workshops and transforming the flags into quilts, sleeping bags and ponchos.
Lt. Col Neil Stace says;
“It has been a privilege to support Alabaré in their Flags of Thanks project. We have been overwhelmed by the amazing designs that we have received and such heartfelt messages of thanks. We are excited to share what is sure to be a moving tribute to our Armed Forces.”
Exhibition Dates and Times
Monday 24th June – 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 25th June – 9am to 8pm
Wednesday 26th June – 9am to 5pm
Thursday 27th June – 9am to 7pm
Friday 28th June – 9am to 5pm
Saturday 29th June – 9am to 5pm
Sunday 30th June* – 9am to 5pm
*Restricted access during Sunday morning service 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Location
St Thomas's Church
St Thomas Square,
Salisbury
SP1 1BA
How to find us
By train: St Thomas's is a ten minute walk from Salisbury Station. On exiting the station turn left and follow the road straight on over two mini roundabouts, keeping the railway and railway bridge on your left. Continue along Fisherton Street until this becomes Silver Street, then turn left between Carwardine's and Caffe Nero into St Thomas's Square.
Parking: There is no parking available at St Thomas's, but the nearest public car parks are a short walk away at Central Car Park, Brown Street, and Old George Mall. There are also a number of park and ride services around Salisbury. Charges apply during day time hours.
Event Enquiries
COMPLETED FLAGS
When your flag is finished please:
Download and complete the RETURN FORM and send to:
Address
Flags of Thanks
Alabaré Christian Care & Support
Riverside House
2 Watt Road
Salisbury
SP2 7UD
Please post a photo of your creation and tag us on social media, using #FlagsOfThanks
By train: St Thomas's is a ten minute walk from Salisbury Station. On exiting the station turn left and follow the road straight on over two mini roundabouts, keeping the railway and railway bridge on your left. Continue along Fisherton Street until this becomes Silver Street, then turn left between Carwardine's and Caffe Nero into St Thomas's Square.
Parking: There is no parking available at St Thomas's, but the nearest public car parks are a short walk away at Central Car Park, Brown Street, and Old George Mall. There are also a number of park and ride services around Salisbury. Further details of Wiltshire Council parking and park and ride services are available here.