Oakham to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings, Beacon Lighting, Party in the Park, The Rutland Concert Band at All Saints Church

Oakham to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal moment in World War II. On June 6, 1944, Operation Overlord, the largest combined land, air, and sea operation in history, commenced. The day, though a success, came at a heavy cost with over 209,000 casualties.

Oakham Town Council will be holding two events to commemorate this historic anniversary.

D-Day Concert and Beacon Lighting

The first event will be a concert and beacon lighting ceremony on Thursday, June 6th. The Rutland Concert Band will perform music from the era at All Saints Church starting at 7:00 pm, followed by the beacon lighting in Cutts Close at 9:15 pm. Residents are encouraged to bring donations for the Royal British Legion. Oakham Castle will also be flying the D-Day flag of peace on June 6th.

D-Day Party in the Park

On Sunday, June 9th, as part of the town council's summer live music series, there will be a D-Day party in Cutts Close from noon to 5:00 pm. Local musicians Alan Jackson and Marlow & Smith will provide entertainment. Food and drinks will be available from vendors GRIFF's Pizza and The Grainstore. Residents are welcome to bring their own chairs, picnic blankets, and refreshments.

Service of Commemoration

Prior to the D-Day party, a service of commemoration for military personnel and veterans will be held at All Saints Church on Sunday, June 9th, starting at 10:30 am, hosted by Rutland's Lord-Lieutenant.

D-Day Swing Event Cancelled

Unfortunately, the Lions Club of Rutland's D-Day Swing event at Victoria Hall has been cancelled due to low ticket sales.

Dr Sarah Furness, Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Party In the Park, Cutts Close, Oakham, Rutland

Dr Sarah Furness, Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Party In the Park, Cutts Close, Oakham, Rutland

Greatford Village Fete and Party in the Park

Saturday September 15th

We're hoping for fine weather at our village fete on the playing fields in Carlby Road, Greatford. Lots of traditional activities, games and stalls from books to tombola. Play skittles and pitch n putt. Beer tent, tea and cake stall and car boot £5 in advance, £6.50 on the day. Games, dacing demos, and relax with a beer and BBQ and boogie to local band from 4pm to 8pm

Greatford Village Fete and Party in the Park Website


Playing Fields
Carlby Road
Greatford

Party in the Park Oakham

Party In The Park

Sunday 23rd May 2010

Cutts Close, Oakham, Rutland

The event was Hosted by Oakham Churches Together.

At 12.3o the Rev. rob Beardsley Minister Of Oakham Baptist Church welcome everyone.

Entertainment was provided by Rutland Radio and the Oakham Baptist Worship Band.

The event was supported by: Oakham Town Council, Oakham Town Partnership, Rutland Radio, Rutland Adult Learning, Rutland District Scouts, the Co-operative, The Rutland Marquee Company, Leicestershire Constabulary, Leicestershire Fire & Rescue.

A huge group of people worked very hard to provide free refreshments and food the BBQ was very much enjoyed.

One minor incident a 8 year old boy was hit on the head by a swing. First Aid?

After a paramedic checked him over he was given the all clear to go home. Although we were a two minute walk from Oakham Ambulance Station the paramedic rushed from Leicester.

The organisers left the park much cleaner than you would normaly see it on a hot sunny Sunday afternoon