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D-Day Service at Ayscoughfee Gardens

On the morning of 6 June, the Royal Naval Association held a poignant service at Ayscoughfee Gardens in Spalding to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day. The ceremony began at 10:45am and served as a solemn tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who took part in the historic Normandy landings.

D-Day Service Ayscoughfee Gardens

The service was led by Revd. Barbara Hutchinson, whose thoughtful words and prayers offered a moment of reflection for all in attendance.

D-Day Service - Ayscoughfee Gardens

Representing South Holland District Council, Chair , Councillor Jan Whitbourn and Councillor Gary Taylor joined the gathering to pay their respects. Councillor Jan Whitbourn laid a wreath on behalf of SHDC, alongside Councillor Gary Taylor who laid a wreath on behalf of local MP Sir John Hayes, in remembrance of the fallen. The event brought together members of the community, veterans, and civic leaders in a shared act of remembrance, underscoring the enduring significance of D-Day in the nation's collective memory.

D-Day Service - Ayscoughfee Gardens