published 9th July 2024
Now that we are out of the election period we would like to say a belated thank you to everyone who attended our D-Day event in June.
It was a resounding success and enjoyed by so many members of the community, from tiny babies all the way up to centenarians!
The remembrance parade was a highlight and a huge thanks to all of those groups who took time to attend. A special thanks to Royal British Legion veteran Tony Roebuck who led the parade and was integral to the whole event.
Ecclesfield school pupils performed a wonderful set as did Chapeltown Silver Prize Band and singers Scarlett Kirwan, Everlylasting and Susan St Nicholas who all entertained the crowds.
Children could enjoy free rides and facepainting, while adults took part in tug of war, alongside cake and fancy dress competitions. Thank you to all of the stallholders who attended the event.
Overall it was a fantastic community event which we hope you all enjoyed while we remembered the events of past.
Please click here to view our video of the event: D-day 80
Below are some of the photos taken at the event:
——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
Please see all of the wonderful things taking place at our D-Day 80 event on Thursday 6th June:
WE NEED YOU!
Please see below, if you would like to take part in this event please get in touch communityevents@ecclesfield-pc.gov.uk
Updated 16th October 2023
Updated 28th September 2023 – Letter from Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster:
*****************************************************************************************************************************
The 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed. In 1944 Operation Overlord saw around 4,000 ships and landing craft set down about 132,500 troops on five Normandy beaches in an action that would bring about the liberation of north-west Europe from Nazi occupation.
Town & parish councils are encouraged to join with their local communities to take part in the D-Day 80 event by lighting a Beacon at 9:15pm on 6th June 2024. The beacon represents the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the darkness of war.
The Guide, along with the official logo for the event, and the Certificate of Grateful Recognition, can be downloaded from the D-Day website, here.
A working group within the parish will be meeting soon to plan a community event which will commemorate one of the most momentous achievements in living memory.