D Day 80 Anniversary – 6 June 2024
The 6th June 2024 marked 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.
Beacon Lighting
Community D-Day Event
Tickton Village Hall, 6 June 2024, 6:45pm – 10:00pm
ADMISSION TICKET REQUIRED
A limited number of tickets were made available for the event in the Village Hall and included:
*Refreshments *1940s singers *1940s music *1940s paper quiz *Children’s art/craft table *Tombola *1940s dress optional
Voucher reserved at time of booking for FISH, CHIPS & PEAS served between approx. 6:45 – 7:45 pm
**A licenced bar will be available to purchase drinks**
Tickets were available to residents of the parish until 5pm, Friday 31 May 2024 (or until all tickets have been secured) on a first come first served basis.
Each ticket requires a £5 cash only deposit. The deposit will be refunded upon arrival at the event and collection of your fish and chip voucher. If you are unable to attend the event and collect the fish and chip voucher you will lose the deposit and it will be donated to good causes local to the parishes of Tickton and Routh.
The deposit is to ensure that we don’t exceed capacity and that as many members of our community as possible will benefit from the event.
For tickets, contact Tickton & Routh Parish Council – Mobile: 07563155095 Website: www.ticktonandrouth.org.uk
PARKING: No parking will be available at the Village Hall. Please walk or use GL Cullington Field overflow car park.
The Parish Council thanked the Routh Wind Farm Community Fund and East Riding of Yorkshire Council for generous grant funding to support the D-Day events in our community.
Please see a national Guide to taking part .
VE Day 80 Anniversary Guide v12