80th anniversary of D-Day - events across the Borough
Commemorations throughout the month - with most on Thursday 6 June
There are events right across the Borough marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, with many taking place on Thursday (6 June) and culminating in the lighting of a commemorative beacon:
Chandler's Ford
Fryern Pavilion, Thursday & Friday 6 & 7 June 9am-4pm, Saturday 8 June, 9am- 1pm
Chandler’s Ford Parish Council, in association with the Chandler’s Ford Archives, have put together a free exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It focuses on Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury’s role in Operation Overlord and the events leading up to D-Day, and its aftermath. After 8 June the exhibition will transfer to Chandler’s Ford Library.
Fryern Recreation ground, Thursday 6 June from 8.30pm
The lighting of a ceremonial beacon with musical accompaniment by Otterbourne Brass Band, with a reading of the official tributes. There will be no parking at Fryern Pavilion on the evening.
Fryern Pavilion, Friday 7 June, doors 7pm for 7.30pm start
Fryern Community Association will host a film night featuring a film called Letters from D-Day. Tickets from [email protected]
Hamble
Thursday 6 June, from 10am
- From 10am: Charity Coffee Morning and Exhibition of WW2 Model Ships and Planes at The Royal Southern Yacht Club. £5 entry includes cake, tea and coffee.
- 11.20am: Flypast by an RAF Battle of Britain Lancaster bomber (weather permitting).
- 8pm: Procession: The Spitfires Marching Band will lead the Royal British Legion, local school children, scout and guide groups. Procession assembles at 7.30pm in The Square Car Park.
- 9.15pm: Remembrance Service led by the Bishop of Southampton and Lighting of D-Day 80 Anniversary Beacon.
Netley
Cricket Field - Thursday 6 June, from 4.30pm
There's live entertainment from The Cherry Belles on the Cricket Field, Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, ending with the beacon lighting at 9.15pm. No parking on site.
Allbrook
Otterbourne Common - Thursday 6 June, 6pm-10pm
The Otterbourne Brass Band, wartime songs from the OTC, fish & chips and a tribute reading all precede the beacon lighting at 9.15pm. Car parking limited. Bring your own seating.
Fair Oak
Thursday 6 June
Commemorative events in Fair Oak include a wreath laying at the war memorial (10am), a history display at The Fountains Cafe (from 11am), lighting of the Lantern of Peace (12 noon) and a short service at 6pm.
West End
Hatch Grange - Thursday 6 June, from 8.30pm
The beacon lighting will take place at 9.15pm at Hatch Grange.
Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel, Netley
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, from 10.30am (in partnership with Bursledon, Hamble & Hound Dementia Action Group).
Reminiscence in the Park, including Family Fun Day on Saturday and a Heritage Event on Sunday.
D-Day Tea Dance at 3.30pm on the Sunday - come along in 1940s outfits. Call 07760 236774 to book.
Eastleigh Town Centre
Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Saturday 6 July.
Revelry on the Rec a vintage fair & D Day commemoration.