Lambourn D-Day Beacon – 9.15pm 6th June 2024

The 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed. In 1944 Operation Overlord saw around 4,000 ships and landing craft set down about 132,500 troops on five Normandy beaches in an action that would bring about the liberation of north-west Europe from Nazi occupation. The bravery and sacrifice of those people in securing the peace and freedom we enjoy today will be observed by the lighting of beacons around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. Lambourn, together villages, towns, cities and organisations of all sizes will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a beacon at 9.15pm on 6th June 2024, in celebration of the ‘light of peace’ that emerged out of the darkness of war.

Lambourn Parish Council invites you to attend the lighting of the Lambourn D-Day Beacon generously arranged and hosted by Nicky Henderson.

A burger van will be on-site, but please feel free to bring your own refreshments.

09:00 PM – Reading of the Tribute by Rev Julie Mintern
09:15 PM – Lighting of the Beacon
09:30 PM – Fireworks

Traveling from Lambourn, head along the Wantage Road (B4001) towards Sparsholt Firs. Once you pass the Gallops and a wooded area of Beech Trees, there will be a turning immediately on the right. Signs will point you to the car parking area.

Please arrive in good time so that you don’t miss the lighting of the beacon.

Find out more about the work of the Lambourn Parish Council by visiting the Council Website