PLANS to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and pay tribute to the brave heroes who risked their lives to help change the course of the Second World War have been revealed.

On June 6, a remembrance event will be held outside Barrow Town Hall to mark 80 years since the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy.

The day will begin with a proclamation by the Town Crier at 10am before an assembly accept the D-Day flag and see it raised above Barrow.

The Mayor of Barrow Town Council, Judith McEwan will take to the stage alongside members of the British Legion, local Sea Cadets and choir singers.

The D-Day Flag will be handed to a steward of the Town Hall who will take it to be hoisted from the Balcony.

Westmorland and Furness Council appointed Councillor Bill McEwan as the Armed Forces Champion for Barrow in 2023. He said: “It is important to remember this historical day - its efforts helped change the course of the war and cannot ever be forgotten.

“We must remember our fallen heroes and those who survived, it is important we celebrate the occasion and the brave men who risked their lives.”

The decision to extend the celebrations to include Saturday June 8 allows for more time to be devoted to the commemoration event.

With help from the Forum staff, Westmorland and Furness Council is organising a celebration event to commemorate both Armed Forces Day and the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

The combined event will take place in front of Barrow Town Hall and begin with formal presentations at 11am.

Members of the Royal British Legion will attend the celebrations, which will include live music and entertainment, as well as a parade.

Later, the Armed Forces Flag will be presented to one of the dignitaries on stage who will pass it into the hands of a Town Hall steward to be hoisted from the Balcony.

The D-Day celebrations are set to finish around 3pm before the stage is taken over for Dave Day celebrations.