If anyones into re-enactments, there will be a invasion of Lepe beach, ( near Fawley ) By the British and Americans in landing crafts defended by the Germans on the shore.

Its a 2 day event with one diplay in the mornings and another in the afternoons.

Lots of noise and explosions.

Lepe beech is where they built and towed the Mullberry harbour from over to France during WW2.

You might recognise one of the Germans, John, a MOT tester and mechanic at Purdy's.

http://www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe Lepe country park and events.

http://www.fjr6.co.uk/events.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS87xhf_q7s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXD3qsoolpQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YggNH8lxR20



There is also a good Cafe on the beech

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It looks like the Landings and battle re-enactment are only on once a day this year

The New Forest Remembers D-Day at Lepe
New Forest and Christchurch
Lepe Country Park
10:00am Saturday 03 Jul 2010 to Sunday 04 Jul 2010
Watch World War Two history come to life with living history re-enactors, military vehicles, music of the time, displays, memorabilia, stalls. Join veterans for a parade and cliff top memorial service.

Saturday 3 July
11.30am Guided Walk to D-Day remains
1pm Wartime Songs - Four Seasons Singers
2pm - 4pm New Forest Brass Band
3pm Beach Landings - historical re-enactment
7.30pm 1940’s Dance at the Blackfield British Legion with Pete Weston Swing Band.
Tickets £10 from British Legion 023 8089 7135 or Waterside Herald office 023 8084 5700

Sunday 4 July
10.30am Parade of Standards
11am Cliff top memorial service
10am - 12pm New Forest Brass Band (including service)
12.30pm Guided Walk to D-Day remains
1.30pm Wartime Songs - Four Seasons Singers
2pm - 4pm Pete Weston Swing Band
4pm Beach landings - Historical re-enactment

Cost: parking charges apply
Venue: Lepe Country Park
Telephone: 023 8089 9108
Promoter: Lepe Country Park

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