When we think of D-DAY & VE DAY we think of a generation that in Harry's own words "Saved The World"

The late Harry Billinge MBE tirelessly fundraised raising £50,000 to support the creation of The British Normandy Memorial before his sad passing in April 22.

Before D-DAY 80 £64,250 was raised in memory of Harry to support the creation of The Winston Churchill Centre for Education on the site of The British Normandy Memorial.

This page is all about continuing the fundraising work for The British Normandy Memorial which Harry was so passionate about and by doing so, honour him & his legacy.

VE Day 80 a monumental anniversary of national significance

The aim of this page, to raise £100,000 across DDAY 80 & VEDAY 80 anniversaries in memory of Harry

If Harry was still with us, he would be doing this fundraising himself....so it as our duty to try and finish what he started way back at The 75th anniversary when we all saw Naga interview him...

"Don't call me a hero. 'I'm no hero, I was lucky. 'I'm here. All the heroes are dead and I'll never forget them as long as I live"

Why support:

As WW2 passes from living memory into history; and at a time when our world is in a state of crisis, it has never been more important than it is today, for the lessons of the past to be shared and understood by the generations of tomorrow.

The 80th Anniversary of VE Day in May this year ( and the anniversary of the end of WW2 in August) will mark a time when we can and must commit ourselves in whatever way possible in honouring the fallen and surviving soldiers, sailors and airman of WW2 - recognising their sacrifice and continuing their legacy of peace.

Education is pivotal. The Normandy Memorial Trust created the Winston Churchill Centre for Education in direct response to the wishes of the Normandy Veteran Community

Your support will help to establish and deliver a vivid and engaging learning experience for every child who visits the centre and ensure that the lessons of the past will not be forgotten

We owe so much to this generation for our freedoms today. This is arguably the last significant anniversary for living veterans. As we head closer to a time when WW2 falls from living memory, the power of remembrance and education becomes more significant.

Please support #FORHARRY

Thank you

Stacey