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Lyme Regis VE Day 80 Torchlight & Beacon Lighting

Thursday 8th May 2025

VE Day 80 Torchlight & Beacon lighting. Lyme Regis at its best.
The procession made its way through the gardens and on to the sandy beach where a circle of light was formed. Local residents, visitors and local organisations including 1st Lym Valley Scouts - Uplyme and Lyme Regis, Powder Monkeys Explorer Sea Scout Unit, Royal British Legion Lyme Regis Branch, Lyme Regis Coastguard took part in the procession while Lyme Regis Town Band and Lyme Bay Chorale provided musical accompaniment. At 9.30pm the Mayor and Mayoress alongside the Town Crier lit a beacon on the North Wall, joining other towns across the UK. Lyme Regis fire crew assisted throughout the event.
The event was organised by Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival and Lyme Regis Town Council. 

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