Summerland memorial service on Wednesday

Marks 50 years since the tragedy

An annual memorial service to remember those who lost their lives and those impacted by the Summerland fire will be held on Wednesday evening.

It's hosted by Douglas City Council, and this year’s commemoration marks 50 years since the tragedy.

Joining the Mayor, Councillor Natalie Byron-Teare, in laying a wreath at the Kaye Memorial Garden on Queen’s Promenade will be Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, Chief Constable Russ Foster, Chief Fire Officer Mark Christian and a survivor of the fire, Ruth McQuillan-Wilson.

Mrs McQuillan-Wilson will be among those survivors and families of victims and survivors who will read out the names of the 50 people who perished in the tragedy.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the service at the memorial which was first placed in the Garden by the Council in 1998.

Anyone planning to attend is asked to be present by no later than 6.50pm.