80th D-Day Anniversary

Honeybourne Remembers

On Thursday, June 6 residents of Honeybourne, Councillors and the local school children came together to remember the tens of thousands of allied forces who gave service on D-DAY eighty years ago and helped secure the peace we in the United Kingdom enjoy today.

Children from Honeybourne Primary Academy read out poems that they had composed, to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on this day eighty years ago. We then welcomed the Alcester Silver Band who entertained us with musical memories of wartime.

For those of us feeling a bit hungry our mobile fish and chip shop provided a top class hot meal.

For over 160 years fish and chips have been a firm favourite with the British  public, providing  nourishment for the nation. This humble meal was a vital ingredient of the war effort in both First and Second World Wars.  The British Government safeguarded the supply of fish and potatoes during both world  wars to ensure the dish remained a boost to morale and these foods were among the few not be subject to rationing during both world wars.

In common with many locations throughout the nation the beacon of peace was lit at 9.15pm by local resident Mr Simon Steward, who has served in the armed forces for 22 years and the International Tribute was read out by Cllr G Clelland.

The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who attended.