Thursday June 6th 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces landed on the Normandy beaches in France in 1944 in the largest Naval, Air and Land operation…
D-Day 80: A day to remember
D-Day 80 minus 1: Church bells and Concert
Music played a significant role during WW2 for soldiers and those left at home, helping people to connect and providing a means of escape from daily hardships. Popular songs were…
D-Day 80 minus 2: Afternoon Tea
Homemade scones, cake and tea/coffee provided by Rhossili Village Hall Committee – £4 per person. Donations of cake are welcome too – preferably not using powdered eggs, although it could…
D-Day 80 Minus 3: The Proclamation
The Proclamation will be read by Councillor Ian Button, Chair of Rhossili Community Council, outside Rhossili Village Hall.
D-Day 80: The International Tribute
The International Tribute is to be read at 9.15pm alongside the lighting the Beacons and the Lamp Lights of Peace on Thursday 6th June 2024.
D-Day 80 minus 4: Why Fish & Chips?
National Fish & Chip Day will recognise the huge importance of fish and chips during WW1 & WW2 and on D-Day in particular. This humble meal was a vital ingredient…
D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration
Thursday June 6th 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces landed on the Normandy beaches in France in 1944 in the largest Naval, Air and Land operation…