GALLERY: Call to arms for new Mayor of Skegness at 1940s fundraiser

The was a call to arms for the new Mayor of Skegness when he started his year at a 1940s event.

By Chrissie Redford

Published 24th May 2022, 08:47 BST

Along with his Deputy Mayor Coun Pete Barry, Coun Tony Tye was guest at the Village Church Farm fundraiser.

The was also attended by Royal British Legion veterans and included a parade and ceremony, re-enactments, a wartime campsite and a Spitfire fly-past.

Proceeds from the event help keep the museum in Skegness with its Victorian farmhouse open.

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1. 1940s event

Mayor of Skegness Coun Tony Tye, Carnival Queen Summer Crane and Deputy Mayor Coun Pete Barry. Photo: Barry Robinson

Veterans attended an armed forces ceremony on the Sunday. Photo: Barry Robinson

The armed forces ceremony at the Village Church Farm 1940s event. Photo: Barry Robinson

Forces line-up with the Mayor of Skegness Coun Tony Tye, Carnival Queen Summer Crane and Deputy Mayor Coun Pete Barry. Photo: Barry Robinson