SCONES, sandwiches and songs greeted people at a Hampshire Royal British Legion club to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 

More than 30 people came for the free spread and songs from Steve Whale at the club in Love Lane, Romsey. 

Thursday, June 6 marked the day when thousands of Allied troops stormed the beaches, turning the tide of the Second World War.

Earlier that day, people gathered by the statue of Lord Palmerston for a proclamation by town crier Terry Hamer before going to the War Memorial Park to lay wreaths and pay tributes to the people who died. 

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To round off the day of commemoration and reflection, people enjoyed a sing along to some old classics.

Steve, from Dorset, said: “This is my full time job, I travel all over the country and can do a variety of shows. I always sing the old songs on D-Day. 80 years is a long time, it's important to remember what they did for us. It's a bit of a sombre occasion, but it's important to try and make it a little bit joyful. If it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be here. 

“It has been good today, people are singing along which is what it's all about. I just love what I do, it's a great job.”

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Mary Hillman, club secretary, said: "We just wanted to commemorate the D-Day anniversary, so we've put on an afternoon tea for our members, guests and anyone who wanted to come in. We've got Steve doing the war time singing. We felt it was important to do something. This is the last anniversary some of the veterans will see, so we felt it was very important to make sure we commemorate the sacrifices made." 

For more details about the club, visit romseyrbl.co.uk.