Upcoming events commemorating the important anniversaries in June 2023

Windrush 75th

Wednesday 21st June – ‘Streets Paved With Gold’ Free Windrush play by Victor Richards

at 19:00 UCLan Media Factory Kirkham Street Preston PR1 1JN

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Battle of Bamber Bridge 80th

Thursday 22nd June – ‘Railway Children Return’ Free Film Screening

Doors open at 18.40hrs film starts at 19.00hrs

Methodist Church, Station Road. Bamber Bridge. PR5 6ED

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Friday 23rd June – IBAR UCLAN Battle of Bamber Bridge 80th Anniversary Commemorative Event

16:00 – 20:30 University of Central Lancashire Fylde Road Preston PR1 2HE

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Saturday 24th June – Main Celebration Festival at Ye Olde Hob Inn, 9 Church Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6EP

Details available on South Ribble Borough Council website


Saturday 24th June – ‘Choc’late Soldiers from the USA’ Free Film Screening

Doors open at 18.40hrs film starts at 19.00hrs

Methodist Church, Station Road. Bamber Bridge. PR5 6ED

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Sunday 25th June 2023 – Commemorative Service at Bamber Bridge Methodist Church

10.15 for 10.30 serviceall welcome!

Methodist Church, Station Road. Bamber Bridge. PR5 6ED


Sun 25th June – Re-walk the site of the battle up the main street in Bamber Bridge.

With commentary by Prof Alan Rice from UCLAN

1.30 from Ye Olde Hob Inn, 9 Church Rd, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6EP

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