Trowbridge Park will be hosting the third event marking British Armed Forces and Veterans Celebrations on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28.

The park will be transformed before the official opening at 11am by MP Dr Andrew Murrison and ‘Sir Winston Churchill’, who will be seen out and about in the park during the weekend.

There will be a chance for you to put on a helmet and walk through a 50ft First World War trench to experience the way of life back in the 1914-1918 conflict, with smoke and bomb sound effects.

The Great War Society will be on hand to guide you and give a history of the conflicts of that era.

The Second World War will be represented by GI 44-46, a group of living historians who portray American GIs.

They engage in living history and keep alive the memories of those who made sacrifices during this period of conflict. Perhaps there are women in Trowbridge who remember the GIs who were billeted in Wiltshire – come along to the Park and relive your youth.

The Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums will be in the arena on Saturday with musical performances from Trowbridge Army Cadet Corps of Drums and Trowbridge Youth Band.

On Sunday there will be a visit from the 35-strong Hyde Band who will play music from the various eras including military and show pieces.

There will also be a display from a Land Army Girls re-enactors group, showing what it was like for the women left behind who worked in the fields to provide food for the country.

The refreshments will be provided by members of the Women’s Institute offering soup, sandwiches and, of course, cream teas.

On Saturday there will be a Squirrel helicopter arriving in the park as part of a Naval recruitment display as well as a replica Spitfire, built by members of Ripon Royal British Legion, North Yorkshire. It offers a unique, hands-on experience for visitors who can climb aboard and experience what it was like to be a Second World War fighter pilot at the controls. Supporting this display will be the Spitfire Association with memories of the actual flights.

At 4.10pm on Saturday we will be looking to the skies for the Dakota flypast. This aircraft was issued to the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Flight in 1993 and will be a magnificent sight, so make sure you are in the area to enjoy the Dakota ZA947.

This Saturday, the museum is opening its doors to the women who worked in the Spitfire factories in and around town. The women have some wonderful memories to share – come along and listen to the stories of their lives during the conflict.

For more details, call Maryrose Mantle at Trowbridge Town Council on 01225 765072 or email maryrose@trowbridge.gov.uk.

Join in, celebrate and remember.