D-Day 80th anniversary events held across Pembrokeshire

This morning flags were flown and wreaths laid as Pembrokeshire commemorated the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy, France.

The landings on June 6, 1944, were an ambitious mission that changed the course of the second world war.

They marked the start of the Allied counter-offensive which led to eventual to victory in World War II more than a year later.

Events to commemorate the landings took place across Pembrokeshire and were part of events around the world to remember the brave men and women who took part in the landings, not only from our country, but from America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Norway, Greece, France, Czechoslovakia, Rhodesia, and Poland.

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In Tenby at 11 am, the Mayor of Tenby, Cllr Dai Morgan laid a wreath at the town’s war memorial in remembrance of all those who gave their lives during the landings.

(Image: Gareth Davies Photography)

In the evening the mayor, fellow councillors, representatives of Tenby Royal British Legion and local cadet units processed up to Castle Hill.

(Image: Gareth Davies Photography)

There, following the reading of the International D Day Tribute, Cllr Morgan lit Tenby’s beacon to form part of a UK-wide chain of beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace at 9.15 pm.

In the twin towns of Fishguard and Goodwick commemorations began with a parade in Goodwick on Saturday.

Involving the Fishguard Sea Cadets, Goodwick Sea Scouts and other local cadets who joined in the Royal British Legion's open air sea service on Goodwick Parrog.

The event was attended by  Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Sara Edwards and local veterans of all ages.

As part of the parade and sea service attendees lined the slipway in Goodwick and a wreath was taken out and laid at sea by RIB.

Oh Thursday wreath laying services took place in both Fishguard and Goodwick.

A salute during the two minute silence on Fishguard Square. (Image: Western Telegraph)

At 2pm Fishguard’s Theatr Gwaun screened World War Two film The Longest Day, followed by local singer, Tarish Matthews, performing war time songs.

At 9pm the beacon at Harbour Village was lit.

A piper played during the service. (Image: Western Telegraph)

Other beacons were also lit across the county this evening.

In Amroth the church bell rang out for peace followed by the lighting of the commemorative beacon organised by Amroth residents Delyth Davies (RICS) who gave the address and Martin Morris.

Fishguard Mayor and Mayoress, Sarah and Billy Shaw, with the mayor's cadets. (Image: Western Telegraph)

In Trefin there was a service followed by the lighting of a coastal beacon and the Lamp Light of Peace accompanied by music from Cor y Felin and others.

The standard is carried at Fishguard War Memorial (Image: Western Telegraph)

On Newport Parrog there was an evening performance by Goodwick Brass Band followed by a short service led by Reverend Emma Kendall.

Gwilym Price lays a wreath on behalf of the Royal British Legion. (Image: Western Telegraph)

At 9:15pm, in line with the rest of the country a four metre high beacon was lit on Traeth Mawr symbolising the light of hope that emerged from the darkness of war.

Fishguard Mayor, Cllr Billy Shaw, lays a wreath. (Image: Western Telegraph)