Take a look at Brixham's planned D-Day events

Brixham Future CIC has confirmed final arrangements for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The full range of publications including the main brochure of the events and programmes for specific occasions will be released at the `not for profit` company Public Annual General Meeting to be held at the Brixham Conservative Club in New Road on 28th March at 2pm.

The spokesperson for the organisation said: "We are delighted to confirm the Parade on Thursday 6th June in the town from the `Man and Boy` statue at 1030am on the Southern Quay to the Breakwater Beach for our 11am Commemoration Service, the community sing-a-long at noon followed by a special tribute from Scottish Pipers.

"We will also have our own fantastic Brixham Town Band and the Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir to support this historic event. The church bells in Brixham will also ring out in tribute at 630pm that same day as they will across the country to mark the event."

The Brixham Museum will hold a special exhibition every day during the festivities. There will be a display of WW2 Models in the Conservative Club Sat and Sunday. The Brixham Battery will be also holding a special one-day event on Sunday 9th June between 11am and 4pm at Fishcombe Hill, Brixham, TQ5 8RU.

John Brennan, Chair of Brixham Future CIC said: “We have already booked several musical events including 230pm -330pm Concerts on the Friday 7th and Sat 8th June in the Methodist and Baptist Churches which we are looking forward to.
We also have a major musical event on Sunday 9th June in Prince William Square, on Southern Quay from noon including Torbay Brass Band at 2pm.

We are committed to delivering small-scale, quick-win, low-cost events that enhance the town, highlighting our cultural heritage for both residents and visitors to enjoy. The basic idea is that by enhancing Brixham`s Culture offer from its rich history; we boost our community.

A spokesperson for Brixham Future CIC added: “Our thanks must be extended to everyone involved. Most of our local voluntary sector groups are contributing their time and effort voluntarily to mark this special occasion. The more funding we raise the more everyone can do."

A full programme of Events will be available in Brixham shops and information points from 1st April 2024

For further details please contact: John Brennan at 01803 852270 John.brennan@brixhamfuture.co.uk

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