80th Anniversary of D-Day Party in the Park
D-DAY 80 PARTY IN THE PARK, 12.00pm – 6.00pm SATURDAY, 8TH JUNE 2024, DEAN BANK RECREATION PARK
Refreshments will be available throughout the event with catering vehicles a fully licensed bar serving a variety of alcohol including Fosters’ Lager at £4 per pint, Fruit Ciders at £4.50 and a range of spirits at £4.50 for a single spirit with Mixer, and £2 extra charge for a double. Challenge 25 will apply.
Parking at the event will be restricted to Blue Badge Holders only.
Security arrangements for this event will be heightened and Marshalls reserve the right to search all bags. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, only alcohol purchased at the venue can be consumed on site.
In addition to the Party in the Park event, Ferryhill Town Council will also be joining organisations up and down the Country in a National Beacon Lighting Ceremony to mark the D-Day 80 Anniversary. At 8.45pm on Thursday, 6th June residents are invited to attend the Town Hall Garden for the Ceremony which will include a Blessing and Prayers by Interim Change Minister, Lindsay Southern of St Luke’s Church, the reading of the International Tribute by the Mayor of Ferryhill, the raising of the D-Day 80 International Flag of Peace by Ex N.C.O. Andy Denholm, 15th/19th The Kings Royal Hussars to the sound of the Bagpipes played by Piper, Adam Jenkins.
Mayor of Ferryhill, Councillor Carole Atkinson said ‘I am over the moon to be able to invite residents to what promises to be a fantastic FREE family Party in the Park event on 8th June. The event which includes live stage performances, catering vehicles and a wide range of children’s entertainment, stalls, and a licensed bar is lining up to be a great day out. A huge thank you to our new Events Partner, Scott from AH Events for working so tirelessly to pull the event together.’
‘I would also like to invite residents to attend the formal Beacon Lighting Ceremony in Ferryhill Town Hall Garden on 6th June, to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.’
For more information about either the Beacon Lighting Ceremony or the Party in the Park event please contact Karen Younghusband at Ferryhill Town Council on telephone: 01740 652157 or Email: kyounghusband@ferryhill.gov.uk