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Dennis the Menace visits Stirling to promote Armed Forces Day events

By John Freeman on June 13, 2014

Leader Neil Benny and Dennis the Menace. Photo: Stirling Council

Stirling’s Provost Mike Robbins, Depute Council Leader Neil Benny and Dennis the Menace. Photography by Whyler

Dennis the Menace has visited Stirling’s new outdoor events arena ahead of this year’s Armed Forces Day National Event.

The free, family-friendly event takes place on Saturday 28th June and will also feature an appearance by Dennis the Menace.

Armed Forces Day National Event aims to celebrate and express appreciation for the outstanding contribution of the armed forces, andto recognise the serving personnel, reservists, cadets and veterans from all three services and their families.

“We heard that Stirling’s Provost and Depute Council Leader were fans of The Beano and that they’re throwing a big family-friendly event at the end of the month,” explained DC Thomson Head of Brand Tim Collins. “I do hope they’re thrilled to have met their idol.”

Stirling’s Armed Forces Day National Event includes current and vintage aircraft displays, with an appearance by the Red Arrows. There’s also a parade, drumhead service and live music.

Stirling’s Provost Mike Robbins said: “Stirling’s Armed Forces Day National Event is going to be a fantastic free, family-friendly event and we’re delighted that Dennis can come along. We hope that menaces of all ages from across the country can also come and join us for the celebrations.”

Stirling’s Armed Forces Day National Event is part of Stirling’s Big Weekend, which also includes Bannockburn Live, Pipefest, Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument tours, street performances, live music, parades and late-night shopping.

• For more details, visit: www.stirling2014.co.uk or www.stirlingarmedforcesday.co.uk

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.