Armed Forces Day in Rushden modified due to 'extreme weather conditions' but will go ahead this weekend
The Armed Forces Day celebrations in Rushden will go ahead this Saturday, though the event schedule has been changed due to the rise in temperatures.
Organisers the Rushden and District Veterans' Group took the decision to modify the town's celebrations of Armed Forces Day as temperatures look to exceed 30 degrees for the fourth straight day, according to the Met Office.
Rushden currently remains under an amber weather warning, meaning there is an ‘increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather which could potentially disrupt plans.’
Weather warnings for extreme heat are in place through to 9pm on Saturday, June 27 so the organisers have taken the decision to cancel the 1.2-mile parade through Rushden, which was originally due to take part outside the Goods Shed and in direct sunlight.
A spokesman for the Rushden and District Veterans' Group said: “Come along and celebrate Rushden Armed Forces Day. We regret it remains unsafe and impractical for the Parade and Drumhead Service to proceed as planned, with current temperature forecasts predicting 28 degrees at what would have been the time to march off.
“We hope to still see as many of you there to celebrate our Armed Forces.”
While the parade will not go ahead, the displays and stalls at The Rushden Goods Shed in John Clark Way will continue as planned, opening at midday and running until 4pm.
The bar at Rushden Station will also remain open from midday, with train rides available and the buffet carriage open for refreshments throughout.