UPDATED ON 19th JUNE, 2024
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A selection of images from Snape's D-Day 80 Commemoration ... Brian is leaving the photos on display in the Church for the time being, following a request by a number of local residents and visitors.
| [header image above by Steve Stocks] |
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| At the D-Day 80 Proclamation, at 8:00am on Queen's Oak Green [image by Brian Boulton] |
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| The Rev. Rob Leveritt chatting before The International Tribute at 9:15pm [image by Jim Burzio] |
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| The Beacon well alight [image by Jim Burzio] |
UPDATED ON 6th JUNE, 2024
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An exhibition of historic photos,
presented by the Snape & Farnham Branch of the Royal British Legion,
remains in the Church until Sunday 16th.
UPDATED ON 2nd JUNE, 2024
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More details are now available on Thursday's D-Day commemoration.
with grateful acknowledgement to © Haslemere Town Council, Surrey
You can download the text of the poem above by clicking upon it.
You can download the Tribute text above by clicking upon it.
POSTED ON 19th MAY, 2024
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Snape will join many other communities, on the 6th June 2024, in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
We will gather to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The number of those who remain grows fewer every year, but their deeds remain as inspiring as ever. They sailed offshore, flew overhead and stormed the beaches, facing incredible odds with unwavering resolve. Their footsteps are forever etched in History's sands, and their bravery reflects the highest of human courage and determination.
At 8:00am on Thursday 6th June, Paul Richards (Snape Parish Council Chair) will read THE PROCLAMATION on the green/play area in Pryor Close opposite the Glebes — now known officially as 'Queen's Oak Green'.
At 9:15pm that evening, Rev Rob Leveritt (our newly-appointed vicar) will give THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE, followed by LIGHTING OF THE BEACON in the New Churchyard.
Inside the Church, there will be a photographic display covering the history of our local Snape & Farnham Branch of the Royal British Legion, with a brief outline on the history of D-Day. The display will be left in situ until Monday, 17th June.
Please join us at both venues.
| Header image of Snape's Beacon by Brian Boulton | ||||
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| image: © Imperial War Museum | ||||