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Thursday 6th June 2024
80th D Day Anniversary
1944 – 2024

Branston Parish Council is honoured to taking part in the National Beacon Lighting in memory of D Day and the Battle of Normandy.

Location: Clays Lane Sports Pavilion, Branston, DE14 3HU

The Council will be hosting two events during the course of this date. You are all invited to join us for both events.

12:30pm – Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast

Further details coming soon.

18:30pm till 22:00pm – D Day Concert
We are thrilled to announce an evening of music to celebrate this land mark event.
Henhurst Ridge Primary and Ryknelds Primary choirs will kick start the concert followed by a swing band and Vintage Harmony Singers.

There will also be, a variety of food vendors onsite including:
– Severs Pizza
– Nacho Average Nachos

We will be lighting the memorial beacon at 21:15pm.

Programme of Event
Start     Finish        Act
18:30  –  19:00     –     Henhurst Ridge Choir
19:00  –  19:30     –     Ryknelds Primary Choir
19:30  –  20:00     –     Swing Band
20:00  –  20:30     –     Vintage Harmony Singers
20:30  –  21:10     –     Swing Band
21:10  –  21:20     –     Beacon Lighting
21:20  –  21:50     –     Vintage Harmony Singers