Defence School Of Transport To Celebrate Commonwealth Day

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To mark Commonwealth Day, a special event will be held at the at Leconfield which will comprise of a Caribbean Steel Band, traditional Commonwealth foods from around the world and information boards.

Up to 1000 soldiers based at Leconfield will have the opportunity to learn more about their fellow soldiers’ origins, try a mixed selection of dishes ranging from Jerk Chicken and Canadian Beaver Tail fried pasties to deep fried Mars Bars and Bangers and Mash and listen to a Leeds-based Calypso Band playing authentic Caribbean music.

There are 54 member countries of the Commonwealth. After 60 years in existence, it is a remarkable organisation which remains a major force for change in the world today. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association and almost all of the constituent countries were formerly under British rule.

The origins of the Commonwealth come from Britain’s former Empire and many of its members were territories which had historically come under British rule at various times either due to settlement, conquest or cession. The administration of such colonies evolved in different ways, to reflect the different circumstances of each territory.

After achieving independence, India was the first of a number of countries which decided that, although they wished to become republics, they still wanted to remain within the Commonwealth. To reconcile these aims, the 1949 London Declaration recognised King George VI as Head of the Commonwealth. Following his death, the Commonwealth leaders recognised Queen Elizabeth II in that capacity.

The Military uses this Commonwealth link to actively recruit into the .



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