Ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the 1973 tragedy
The annual Summerland memorial service will once again be hosted by Douglas City Council next month.
The ceremony, on the evening of Saturday 2 August, will remember both those who lost their lives and those who were impacted by the 1973 tragedy.
Douglas Mayor, Councillor Steven Crellin, JP, will welcome guests ahead of the short service to be held at the Kaye Memorial Garden on Queen’s Promenade at 6.45pm, with prayers led by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Rev Michael Brydon.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the service at the memorial.
It will conclude with the mayor laying a wreath on behalf of the Council at the foot of the memorial, with other guests and members of the public being invited to lay further wreaths in honour of the victims.
Anyone planning to attend is asked to be present by no later than 6.35pm.
Council Leader Devon Watson said: "As a Council, we stand together in our commitment to honour the memory of those deeply affected by the tragedy.
"The events at Summerland continue to have a lasting impact on survivors and the families of those who were lost.
"Holding an annual tribute is not just important - it is essential to ensure they are never forgotten."
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