10th Battalion Parachute Regiment

On Friday 12th September 2025 I will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of the 10th Battalion Parachute Regiment in aid of Somerby’s All Saints Church Restoration Fund.

The talk will explore the Battalion’s history from its formation through to its disbandment post Operation MARKET GARDEN in 1944, focusing on its time in Somerby and the surrounding villages.

Doors open 6.45pm and talk starts at 7.30pm

Short interval, Q&A, finish approx. 9.30pm

Fully licensed bar and snacks

£10 per ticket, available from the website linbk below, or via:

Little Shop of Loveliness, 25 High Street, Somerby (cash only)
or Contact Chris Rooney Y2hyaXMgISByb29uZXkxOSB8IGJ0aW50ZXJuZXQgISBjb20=

You may also like the following events from HistoryFare:

• Next month, 4th September, 08:00 pm, The Womens Land Army in Melton Mowbray
• Next month, 6th September, 10:00 am, Melton Mowbray History Tour in Melton Mowbray
• Next month, 6th September, 02:00 pm, Airborne & Commando General Tour in Melton Mowbray