Op MARKET GARDEN – ‘At the Going Down of the Sun’ Service

~~Sat 07 Sep 2024, 17:30~~ 2 months ago
Location: Burrough on the Hill, Leicestershire

17.30hrs, Saturday 7th September 2024 at the 10th Parachute Battalion Memorial, Burrough on the Hill, Leicestershire LE14 2QS:

An ‘At the Going Down of the Sun’ service to remember the 10th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment and mark the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden.

Led by The Reverend Brian McAvoy MBE MA RAF (retired).

Car parking available. Refreshments will be provided at the Matt Hampson ‘Get Busy Living Centre’ a short walk or drive from the service. All are welcome.

For enquiries or more information contact: alec@friendsofthetenth.co.uk or visit our website: friendsofthetenth.co.uk

All are welcome to this open-air public service.

The 10th Battalion Memorial, Burrough on the Hill, Leicestershire LE14 2QS.

The Tenth Battalion Trail

A guide to places related to the 10th (Parachute) Battalion’s nine months in Leicestershire before the Battle of Arnhem in 1944.

A beautifully produced A5 size information and guidebook of some 115 pages with more than 90 illustrations, most in full colour. There are descriptions of the 10th Battalion Memorial and the various locations occupied by the Battalion in 1943-44, many of which are marked with maroon heritage plaques. It includes a concise history of the Tenth as well as detailed walking and driving guides with full colour maps. Included is a list of recommended places to stay, eat and drink.

Available for sale at Somerby Shop, The Stilton Cheese, The Stag & Hounds, Burrough Court Coffee Shop

£15.00

Or follow this link – https://friendsofthetenth.co.uk/product/the-tenth-battalion-trail-guidebook/