The Collingbourne Ducis Parish Council is excited to invite EVERYONE to our special D-Day Picnic Celebration, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. While the actual anniversary falls earlier in June, we have chosen to gather on Sunday, 30 June for a day filled with community spirit, fun, and remembrance.
All villagers from the area are welcome. The event is free, with food and drink available for sale.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Collingbourne Ducis Recreation Ground
What to Expect:
Our D-Day Picnic Celebration promises to be a day to remember, with a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. In addition to food and live music, you can look forward to:
Cake Decorating Competition: Show off your baking and decorating skills in our WWII / D-Day theme cake competition. Fabulous prizes await the most creative and delicious entries!
Costume Contest: Dress up in your best evacuee or military-inspired costumes for a chance to win in our themed contest.
Movies: Relax and watch classic war films in the Village Hall, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of the D-Day heroes.
Raffle: Participate in the raffle featuring an array of exciting prizes generously donated by local businesses and beyond, hosted by InThemHills Marketing, with prizes including:
£250 voucher to Old Sarum Tattoo and Piercing - Salisbury
£100 voucher to Delta Force Paintball
Family Day pass to Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Bike Service voucher from Oliver's Bicycle Workshop
Signed Rick Stein's Simple Suppers Book
Vinyl Bundle from Venn Records
Four bottle beer gift set from Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling
Three bottle beer gift set from Stonehenge Ales
500g bag of Coffee from Flat Cap Coffee
Old Whaling Co. body butter and Oceanswept candle
1 bottle M&S Sloe Gin and 1 bottle M&S Blood Orange & Cranberry Vodka
and more
Drinks: Refresh yourself with a selection of beverages from the Collingbourne Beer Fest, thanks to the Collingbourne Cricket Club.