A community has rallied in showing its support for a major event honouring current and former members of the armed forces.
Earlier this month the organisers of Lowestoft Armed Forces Day issued a stark warning that without new committee members and volunteers stepping forward then the current committee would be formally dissolved on November 1.
It meant that without a new committee, one of the biggest community events in the seaside town was at risk of not being able to go ahead.
With volunteers needed to help fill vital committee roles - including chairman, deputy chairman, secretary and treasurer - and help to organise the event, a call to all went out to "keep Lowestoft Armed Forces Day alive."
And this week, organisers have thanked locals for showing "incredible support!".
The Lowestoft Armed Forces Day Committee said: "We’ve been overwhelmed by the response from serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans and civilians who share a passion for keeping Lowestoft Armed Forces Day going in 2027 and beyond.
"Thank you to everyone who has come forward to offer their time, ideas and support.
"It means a great deal."
An open evening has now been arranged for next month, as the Lowestoft Armed Forces Day committee added: "We’re holding an open evening on November 17, and we look forward to meeting familiar faces and welcoming new ones.
"Alongside filling committee roles, we want to build a wider team of volunteers who can work together to keep this much-loved event going and show our community’s continued support for the Armed Forces.
"Whether you can help a little or a lot, we’d love to meet you."
The open evening - to which everyone is welcome - is being held at the Kitchener’s Centre on Kirkley Cliff, Lowestoft from 6.30pm on November 17.
Organisers hope that with renewed community backing, the event will continue to thrive for years to come.
For further details visit the Lowestoft Armed Forces Day Facebook page.
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