D DAY 80 - Beacon Lighting and proclamation

21st of May, 2024

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A message from Chorley BC

 

I am writing to invite you to our beacon lighting event which is taking place on 6 June to mark the 80th anniversary of D Day, the largest naval, land and air operation in history.

 

The lighting of beacons on Thursday 6 June 2024 across the country will pay tribute to all those who took part in D-Day, whether as part of the landings or supporting from the United Kingdom.

 

Chorley Beacon Lighting

War Memorial at Astley Park

Arrival from 8.30pm for event start at 8.45pm. We will be joined by Rivington and Adlington Brass Band and the beacon will be lit at 9.15pm.

We expect the event to end around 9.30pm

 

The event is open to all, please forward this on to anyone who you think may wish to attend.

 

D Day proclamation

On the same day, a Town Crier will also read the D Day 80 proclamation at 8am at the rear of the Town Hall if you wish to join us.