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D-Day Commemorations and Celebrations in North Kesteven
24 June 2024
Welcome to our D-Day Commemorations and Celebrations page for North Kesteven.
Explore the schedule below to find events that resonate with you and be a part of remembering and celebrating the heroes of D-Day.
There are likely other events and activities elsewhere. See local notice boards, websites and social media groups for information, or get in touch if you have an event you’d like us to add to the list – [email protected].
Thursday, June 6
Canwick – Historical Briefings
When: Thursday, June 6, 10.30am and 11.45am
What: RAF History devotee and historian Allan Jones presents two free book-able briefngs: The RAF on D-Day and Operation Taxable, which was a key part of the campaign.
Where: The International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Who: To book please click here
Canwick – Free open-air concert
When: Thursday, June 6, 2-3.30pm
What: Join professional vintage group the Blighty Belles for this free open-air concert of 1940s music.
Where: The International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN42HQ
Who: call the IBCC on 01522 514755 or email: [email protected]
Eagle – Church service and bell ringing
When: Thursday, June 6, 10am & 2:15pm
What: Communion service at 10am, followed by bell ringing between 2.15pm – 3.30pm
Great Hale & Little Hale – Wreath Laying
When: Thursday, June 6, 10am
What: Great Hale PC, Little Hale PC and the Hale Magna and Hale Parva Burial Board Committee are laying a wreath, with bugler in attendance.
Where: Great Hale Cemetery
Who: Great Hale Parish Council / Little Hale Parish Council
Martin – Various D-Day events
When: Thursday, June 6
What: The ringing of the Church bells; a thanksgiving service in the Church (time tbc); The Parish Council are lighting the beacon at 9.15pm on the Playpark.
Where: Martin playpark off Linwood Road.
Ruskington – A Reflection for D-Day
When: Thursday 6 June at 10.55am
What: A short service of around 20 minutes followed by the unveiling of a Tommy Silhouette in the Garden of Remembrance at around 11.30am.
Where: All Saints Church, and Garden of Remembrance.
Who: Ruskington Parish Council
Scopwick – Beacon lighting and exhibition
When: Thursday, June 6, 7pm – 10pm.
What: Lighting the beacon of peace at 9.15pm. 1940’s music. Display of exhibits and information about D-Day and life in 40’s Britain, inc: evacuation, the land girls, rationing, stars of the day etc.
Where: Scopwick Village Hall, 26 Brookside Scopwick LN4 3PA
Who: For more information contact Janet Flett on [email protected]
Sleaford – D-Day Proclamation
When: Thursday, June 6, 12pm
What: Sleaford Town Crier John Griffiths will read out a specially written Proclamation together with 400 other Town Criers across the UK. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen.
Where: Sleaford Market Place.
Swaton – Beacon lighting
When: Thursday, June 6, 9.15pm
What: Lighting of the village beacon in line with the national event.
Thorpe on the Hill – Bell ringing
When: Thursday June 6, 3.45pm
What: Bell ringing from 3.45pm to 4.30pm
Welbourn – Bellringing
When: Thursday, June 6, 6.30pm
What: Bellringing.
Where: St Chads, Welbourn
Who: Contact the Church Warden: [email protected]
Friday, June 7
Scopwick – Exhibition
When: Friday, June 7, 10am – 12pm.
What: Display of exhibits and information about D-Day and life in 40’s Britain, inc: evacuation, the land girls, rationing, stars of the day etc.
Where: Scopwick Village Hall, 26 Brookside Scopwick LN4 3PA
Who: For more information contact Janet Flett on [email protected]
Saturday, June 8
Digby – Dance with Supper
When: Saturday, June 8, doors open at 7.30pm.
What: Wartime/40’s theme event with music by local artists Karen Clare and the Silverlions Ukulele Band. Period dress encouraged. Tickets £15 (includes Hog Roast supper)
Where: Digby War Memorial Hall.
Who: Tickets available on 01526 323195 or online www.ticketsource.co.uk Parish Council on: [email protected]
Monday, June 24
Sleaford – Armed Forces Day flag raising
When: Monday, June 24, 10.30am
What: The annual flag raising ceremony where the contribution of Armed Forces personnel, past, present and future, is celebrated in the presence of veterans through a short ceremony, including junior school choir. Public welcome. See poster.
Where: Sleaford Market Place.
Who: NKDC’s Partnerships Team on [email protected] or 01529 414155.
Sleaford – Armed Forces Day veterans’ lunch
When: Monday, June 24, 12pm
What: D-Day veterans are invited to join the annual Armed Forces Day lunch and presentation of Veteran’s Badges, celebrating the contribution of Service personnel, past, present and future. Attendance by invitation only.
Where: NKDC Civic Suite.
Who: NKDC’s Partnerships Team on [email protected] or 01529 414155.
Saturday, June 29
Sleaford – 1940’s Day
When: Saturday, June 29, 11am – 4pm
What: Annual free event organised by the Town Council and the William Alvey School with themed activities for all the family, air raid shelter tours, flypast, historic vehicles, live entertainment etc. Best-dressed 1940s style competition with three categories: family, adult and child.
Where: William Alvey School, Eastgate, Sleaford, NG34 7EA
Who: Sleaford Town Council (01529 303456) www.sleaford.gov.uk
Sleaford – Armed Forces Day at the Mill
When: Saturday, June 29, 12pm-4pm
What: Alongside the activity at the William Alvey School, Cogglesford Mill honours service men and women through a photographic exhibition.
Where: Cogglesford Watermill, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EA
Who: Email [email protected] to submit a photo entry.
