RGJRA In the News

RIFLES TO EXERCISE FREEDOM OF LEEDS SAT 22 JUNE 13 AT 10.45 AM 

Supporters of the regiment and the general public are invited to show their support for The Rifles as they march through the streets of Leeds to exercise their right to the freedom of the city.  

On Saturday 22 June 300 Riflemen will take part in a Freedom parade from 10.45am, starting in Millennium Square.  The parade will march down Calverley Street, the Headrow, along Vicar Lane to King Edward Street, to Briggate and then across the Headrow and back up Calverley Street to Millennium Square where the Lord Mayor of Leeds and The Deputy Lord Lieutenant, will take the salute.

The parade will consist of 2 guards from 3 RIFLES, a guard from D (Rifles) Company 5RRF which will include the Doncaster Platoon, the Regimental Officer’s Club, the Regimental Association, E (Rifles) Coy ACF, Batley Grammar School CCF and The Rifles Band and Bugles.

The parade will be followed by a Civic reception for those on parade and invited guests.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Tom Murray said:

“It is great to be able to welcome the Rifles Regiment to the city of Leeds at the end of June. I am sure the Regiment will see plenty of support on the streets of Leeds, and it will give people the chance to show their support for our armed forces.”

DWM