A host of civic events that may affect veterans take place in the next couple of months: Saturday, June 19, is the new Lord Mayor’s civic service in the Cathedral at 11.30 hours.

Standards report to the Parade Marshal in Centenary Square at 10.45 hours.

Monday, June 21, sees the flag-raising ceremony in Centenary Square at 11.00 hours.

Friday, June 25, sees the Freedom of the City Parade for the 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment at at 16.00 hours.

Sunday, June 27, is the annual Armed Forces Day with the usual Veterans Village marquee with stalls. The event runs from 10.00 hours to 17.00 hours, and is just held on the one day this year due to the ongoing work around the square. For tables in the marquee, contact Allyson Corney on (01274) 433788 or e-mail allyson.corney@bradford.gov.uk.

DIARY DATES: Today: HMS Ganges Association meets in the Feversham Street headquarters of the Bradford Sea Cadets at 19.30 hours.

Royal Marines Association meets in the Dovesdale Club at 19.30 hours.

Yorkshire Volunteers Regiment meets in the Keighley Drill Hall at 19.30 hours.

Bradford Central branch of the Royal British Legion meets in Unit 16 of the Listerhills Science Park.

Tomorrow: Russian Convoy Club meets in Eastborough WMC, Dewsbury, at 12.00 hours.

Low Moor and Wyke Branch of the Royal British Legion meets in the Harold Club at 20.00 hours.

Thursday: Submariners Association meets in Tong Street Conservative Club at 20.00 hours.

Saturday: Borneo and Malayan Veterans meet in the Headingley Club, Leeds, at 14.00 hours.

Monday: Skipton branch of the Royal Naval Association meets in the White Rose Club at 20.00 hours.