Grants given to local community groups to commemorate the D-Day 80th anniversary
From a 1940s-themed party to an afternoon tea event, Weymouth Town Council has awarded grants to local community groups and organisations to put on D-Day 80 commemorative activities.
The grants will bring communities together on this poignant day, benefiting several groups, including:
- Weymouth Brownies, who are organising a 1940s-style party for the anniversary.
- Holy Trinity Church are hosting a D-Day themed quiz. For more information and booking details, click here.
- St Nicholas Church are hosting an afternoon tea event on Saturday, June 8th, at 681 Dorchester Road, DT3 5DN.
- Parish of Wyke Regis, All Saints with St Edmund, are organising ‘An Evening To Remember’ on Thursday, June 6th. For more information on this event click here.
- St Laurence Church, Upwey, holding a ‘Celebration of D-Day’ in the church car park on Sunday 9th June, 12pm-4.30pm.
Cllr Jon Orrell, Mayor of Weymouth said: “I am so pleased that these local groups are putting on a variety of events to bring our communities together to honour and remember the significance of D-Day here in Weymouth.
“These events will complement the programme of activities the Council has organised as we commemorate this pivotal moment in history.”
Weymouth Town Council is proud to support these local initiatives and is looking forward to the impactful events and activities that will take place as a result. Visit the website for full details.
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