Ferryhill Town Council would like to say a huge thank to everyone in the town who joined in with its D-Day 80 Commemorations.
On Thursday, 6 June the town council joined hundreds of organisations around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories taking part in a national beacon lighting ceremony in the Town Hall garden, where the Town Mayor lit the beacon and read out the International Tribute.
A special thank you was offered to Interim Change Minister, Lindsay Southern of St Luke’s Church for delivering a blessing and prayers; Ex-NCO Andy Denholm, 15th/19th The Kings Royal Hussars for raising the D-Day 80 International Flag of Peace; to Adam Jenkins for playing The Battle’s Over on the bagpipes and to Ferryhill Remembers for the beautiful poppy banners on the main gates to the Town Hall – a fitting tribute to mark the D-Day 80 Anniversary.
The Council’s D-Day 80 celebrations culminated in a large Party in the Park on Saturday, 8 June.
The event saw 1,500 people flock to Dean Bank Park to enjoy a fantastic line up of stage acts including BGT’s Soldiers of Swing and Sister Act, Khalysis.
The event was filled with children’s entertainment, face painters, inflatables, refreshments, stalls and a licensed bar. Even the sun came out to bring some warmth and shine.
A huge thanks was also offered to Scott from AH Events for organising what proved to be a fantastic event for the whole family.
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