D Day 80

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This week sees the country unite with others around the world to remember the events of D Day 80 years ago. Cinderford gathered in the Triangle on the morning of 6 June to pay our respects to all who gave some and some who gave all. The event was organised by Cinderford Town Council in conjunction with Royal British Legion Cinderford Branch and Cinderford Churches.

The Proclamation was made by Cinderford Town Crier. Followed by a short service of remembrance and reflection given by Mike Barnsley, Vicar of Cinderford, with The Royal British Legion, Cinderford Branch in attendance.

Later today

1 pm. The Palace Cinema. Showing of “The Longest Day”. Free entry with tea, coffee and biscuits.

4 pm. The Palace Cinema. Showing of “06.06.44”, an award winning, D-Day, BBC Documentary. Free entry with tea, coffee and biscuits.

7 pm. The Triangle. Food served by The Golden Lion. Other local Cinderford Food Traders are available.

9.15 pm. The Triangle. Lighting of the Beacon and reading of The International Tribute.

Raising of the D Day Peace Flag