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Frampton Cotterell Parish Council Logo. Frampton Cotterell Commemorates D-Day 80. Black silhouettes of WWII soldiers walking toward the sunset, a tall beacon lit up with fire, a military bugle player, and a soldier saluting. A WWII fighter plane flies in the sky overhead, as two air raid spotlights cut through the purple and orange sky.

D-Day 80 in Frampton Cotterell

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Frampton Cotterell Parish Council To Commemorate D-Day 80 with Community Anniversary Event

June 6th, 2024, will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

To commemorate this anniversary, Frampton Cotterell Parish Council will be hosting a community event at the Centenary Field in Frampton Cotterell from 7:45PM – 9:15PM on Thursday June 6th. We will also be taking part in the International D-Day 80 Beacons Tribute by lighting the Frampton Cotterell Beacon.

The event will see performances by the Crossbow Singers, a pipe-player, and a drill by the Air Cadets. The local Fire Brigade will also be bringing along a fire engine for kids (and big kids!) to look at close-up, plus the Frampton Cotterell Scout group will be making popcorn! The Air Cadets will also be running a tombola, and the parish council will be providing refreshments.

We are also pleased to let you know that local historian Liz Ferguson will be joining us with her World War II Mini Museum caravan – a thought-provoking collection that’s not to be missed.

At 9:15PM, we will join the International D-Day Anniversary Tribute by lighting the Frampton Cotterell Beacon. Our beacon lighting will coincide with beacon lightings across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, the UK Overseas Territories, and along the shorelines of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches in Normandy.

We invite you to join us in honouring and commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of those who helped secure the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

Event Itinerary

  • 6-7 PM: military vehicles and Liz Ferguson to arrive and drive onto field via Mill Lane car park. Vehicles will be sited at the picnic area by the red wheel.
  • 7:45 PM: Guests to meet in car park of Mill Lane
  • 7.45 PM:  Scouts to lead group up to picnic area by the wheel in Centenary Field
  • 8 PM: Crossbow singers to perform wartime songs at the picnic area.
  • 8.15 PM: Fire Service with engine to attend for 2 hours. They will be parked in Mill Lane car park.
  • 8.45 PM: Air Cadets to perform drill.
  • 9 PM: Move from picnic area to beacon (led by Scouts & Air Cadets).
  • 9 PM: Andy Ferguson Piper to play Amazing Grace.
  • 9 – 9.15 PM: Beacon lighting by Linda Williams (Chair of Parish Council).
  • 9.15 PM: International Tribute read by Rev. Sharon Lovelock, Minister Zion United Church.

Activities throughout the evening

  • Liz Ferguson’s World War 2 caravan mini museum;
  • Scouts cooking popcorn on the barbeques at the picnic area;
  • Air Cadet’s tombola;
  • Parish Council providing cupcakes;
  • Parish Council running a “Guess the Weight of the Cake” competition;
  • Military vehicles displayed on site;
  • FACE youth group bringing a giant Connect 4 game;
  • Guides and Rangers in attendance;
  • PC Fin Simmons (Avon and Somerset police) in attendance.

Important Information

  • There is no parking at Centenary Field. We advise walking to this event where possible.
  • Toilet facilities will be available at The Globe pub, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
  • St. Peter’s Church will be open from 7.30 PM – 8.30 PM for anyone wishing to visit.
  • There is a free drinking water fountain available at Centenary Field.
  • The timings given on our event itinerary are approximate. Times and activities may be subject to change.

If you have any questions or would like any further information, please email us on office@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk, or call us on 01454 864 442.

Please note: there will be photography at this event. If you do not wish to appear in our photographs, please speak to a member of staff on the day, or drop an email to communications@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk.