Carol concert to celebrate the Centenary of the Territorial Army

The Territorial Army (TA) has, this year, celebrated its centenary, and to mark the closing of the year, the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Leader, Chairman and Members of Hampshire County Council, are hosting a Carol Service to mark the contribution of Territorial Soldiers, past and present, across a century of service.  

The Service will be held at Winchester Cathedral on Monday 15 December at 7pm and is open to all.

Members of the public wishing to apply for tickets should do so through the Cathedral Box Office, tel 01962 857275, or online www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/booking

In the year of its Centenary, 1,500 Territorial soldiers will have been deployed on operations, which accounts for 8% of deployed Army capability. Over 15,000 Territorials have served on current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.