Tuesday, June 21, 2005
The formality of the council chamber will be swapped for a marquee at an air display in August when St Edmundsbury's councillors meet to award the Freedom of the Borough to veterans who served in the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II.
The Rougham Air Display, on Sunday 21 August, will be the stage for the ceremonial event which will see the honorary Freedom given to all those fought for freedom and who now live in the borough. The award recognises the contribution the veterans made from 1939 to 1945 and is one of several events taking place to commemorate the war's 60th anniversary.
After the special council meeting, which will take place during the morning, veterans will be able to enjoy their own hospitality area and the entertainments the air display offers. Among them will be a display of historic and classic aircraft, including those flown by the Battle of Britain heroes, the Hurricane and Spitfire. St Edmundsbury's Mayor, Cllr Stefan Oliver, will be taking a look at the Hurricane that will be coming to the air display when he visits the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on Monday (27 June). For more information contact Howard Cook, Community Projects Officer, on 01284 757097, email howard.cook@stedsbc.gov.uk
The Rougham Air Display, on Sunday 21 August, will be the stage for the ceremonial event which will see the honorary Freedom given to all those fought for freedom and who now live in the borough. The award recognises the contribution the veterans made from 1939 to 1945 and is one of several events taking place to commemorate the war's 60th anniversary.
After the special council meeting, which will take place during the morning, veterans will be able to enjoy their own hospitality area and the entertainments the air display offers. Among them will be a display of historic and classic aircraft, including those flown by the Battle of Britain heroes, the Hurricane and Spitfire. St Edmundsbury's Mayor, Cllr Stefan Oliver, will be taking a look at the Hurricane that will be coming to the air display when he visits the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on Monday (27 June). For more information contact Howard Cook, Community Projects Officer, on 01284 757097, email howard.cook@stedsbc.gov.uk
