Falkland's War veteran Simon Weston will be guest of honour at this year's Fort Nelson Tattoo event in Fareham.

The Royal Armouries fort in Potsdown Hill Road will host the special celebration of the hard work and dedication of the British forces.

Visitors can enjoy watching the Royal Navy Freefall Parachute team in action as well as police dog displays, Battle of Britain Memorial flight and a big gun and firework show.

The tattoo on September 1, is held in association with the Royal Star and Garter Home for disabled ex-service personnel of which Simon Weston is vice president.

Simon said: "I am delighted to be able to attend the Fort Nelson Military Tattoo, it is a celebration of the outstanding contribution that British servicemen and women continue to make to us all and it also promises to be a great family day out."

For more information and tickets visit www.royalarmouries.org.