The UK and France will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on the 6th of June 1944, with a series of major commemorations and events taking place on the 5th and 6th of June 2024 to honour the brave personnel who risked their lives for freedom and peace.
Also known as D-Day, the historic operation saw the Allied Forces mount a large-scale invasion of Nazi-occupied France that ultimately tipped the course of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.
Please come and join with Upchurch Village to commemorate D-Day 80 at an event organised by Upchurch Parish Council at the Recreation Ground, Oak Lane on Thursday the 6th of June.
The beacon will be lit at 9:15pm, with the Scouts providing refreshments at the Scout Hut. There will also be a food vendor.
Further updates with details of the day will be announced, and the commemorations will follow the national guidelines for timings for the whole day.
For more information, visit:
www.d-day80beacons.co.ukwww.gov.uk/government/topical-events/d-day-80
dday80.campaign.gov.uk
www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/d-day
dday80.campaign.gov.uk
www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/remembrance-events/d-day
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