Thursday, 7 November 2024
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Festival of Remembrance 2024 November 9th
For over a decade, the Durham Cathedral Festival of Remembrance has established itself as the iconic Remembrance event in the North East. Set within the historic sanctitude of Durham Cathedral, it commemorates the sacrifices of many in conflict over the years.
This moving concert, in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, remembers those who have given their lives for their Country, and Service Personnel who put their lives at risk for our liberty today.
The main theme of this year's Festival of Remembrance are the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and Arnhem, as we commemorate those who gave so much in the liberation of Europe 80 years ago. We also celebrate the Charity's own 80th anniversary this year. Founded by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in 1944 to ensure that soldiers returning from battle were looked after in the manner that they deserved, the Charity has been there ever since to ensure that soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families, are supported in times of genuine need. Read more about the Charity at www.armybenevolentfund.org.
The story of the Road to D-Day will be told through an emotional mix of music and spoken word, with performances from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Tyne Electrical Engineers Association Pipes and Drums, Enter CIC, the Military WAGS Choir (Catterick), and talented northern soprano, Charlotte Potter. The Festival of Remembrance culminates with the poignant Muster and Act of Remembrance, with thousands of poppies falling silently from the Cathedral's central tower.
Please note that seating is not reserved/numbered; you are advised to arrive early to get seats with an unrestricted view.
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Durham Light Infantry Association
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Friday, 12 July 2024
Sunday, 16 June 2024
Durham Light Infantry Association
Monthly Bulletin for June:
Monthly Bulletin for June 2024 can be viewed HERE
The Special Bulletin about the DLI Association Expedition to Normandy can be viewed HERE
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