Residents will be aware that 6th June 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of the DD landing in Normandy. At 11am the Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce raised the Union Jack Flag and gave a short speech to the crowd that gathered:
COUNCILLOR E. MAYOR “TODAY IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE D DAY LANDING IN NORMANDY. WE ARE HERE TO REMEMBER ALL SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SADLY DIED OR WERE INJURED ON THAT EVENTFUL DAY. WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL & WILL NEVER FORGET”
Afterwards a wreath was laid at the memorial. Many thanks to everyone who attended.