A short booklet on the role of Poole in the D Day Landings June 1944 by D F Beamish is available - please donate £5 via our BACS: Poole Cherbourg Twinning Association: Sort Code: 30-96-50 Account No: 00319191 and download here. After we've covered costs we will donate to the current Mayor's Charity.
Link to Poole D Day Anniversary Event Facebook page.
Thursday 6 June 2024
10.15 – 11.15am – Royal British Legion event with the new Mayor of Poole, Cllr Pete Miles in attendance. Events including laying a wreath at the Dolphin Quay Plaque
5.30 – 8.30pm – Vintage entertainment & poetry reading from local schoolchildren on a stage opposite the Poole Arms. Vintage military vehicles (TBC)
5 - 7pm - St James' Church provides a place for reflection and shows a video detailing Poole's involvement with D-Day
8.30 – 9.15pm – A flotilla of local professional vessels led by Poole Harbour Commissioners – please watch this from Poole Quay and not other vessels on the water
9pm – Sea Cadets March from Baiter Park to the Beacon lighting arriving at 9pm
9.15pm– Beacon Lighting near the stage opposite the Poole Arms
NB: 10.00am – 11.30pm Road Closure on the Quay
Cllr Andy Martin, Portfolio Holder for Customer, Communications and Culture, BCP Council said:
“This year marks 80 years since the D-Day Landings took place, and it’s important that we remember the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom.
“This moment in history paved the way for the Allied Forces to advance and liberate Europe, and we will forever be in their debt.
“I encourage everyone to come and take part in our local events – or watch the national D-Day commemorations at home and reflect on the enduring legacy left by this event, and over our local towns, which show the ultimate strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.”
Links to UK events to mark 80 years
Link to Portsmouth Events and Collections
Links to France’s commemorations in Normandy
Links to France’s commemorations in Cherbourg
Museum of the Liberation is inaugurated in Cherbourg
Archive Video Library
Archive Photo Library
Share D-Day and the Battle of Normandy personal accounts
Links to Royal British Legion Events
