Much of the week has been dominated by D-day. We've had the most powerful and moving contributions from Guardian readers. Some of them were compiled in an online piece and in Thursday's newspaper - D-day memories from the frontline. And we've been publishing many more on them of the D-day live blog today. Events like D-day commemorations are best told – or remembered – by the individuals who were there, so we'd like to thank everyone who's contributed to this assignment, you can see all of accounts on the GuardianWitness site.
There's been much to provoke debate this week: as King Juan Carlos of Spain announced his abdication on Monday, the news community team asked people in Spain to share their pictures and views.
Spanish republic flags after King´s abdication
Thousands of people in Madrid, Spain, manifested yesterday - 2 June 2014 - their wishes to vote in a democratic referemdun to choose between Monarchy or Republic.
We were intrigued too by an assignment on What does Britishness mean to you?
Our London, Our Commonwealth
This is the moment we married. My children have Scotland, Wales, Iraq, India, Pakistan and Zanzibar in their blood. We live in Croydon and our family extends to every inhabited continent on the planet. Our friends are from all points of the compass. We are global and local in one room. Whether you look at the British Empire with shame or anger or pride this is what it does for us now, it is our history that drew us together and it shapes our Britain. We are IndoScots, PresbyterianMuslims, we are London and like Tom Jones, we're not unusual.
Humanitarians at work
We received an interesting image from Ansa Masaud, who's leading the UN-Habitat programme in Damascus.
Vulnerable Families living damaged properties in Syriaa
This photo is taken in this year (February) in Barzeh neighbourhood of Damascus after the ceasefire took place. Some families returned to occupy damaged and hazardous properties as they could not afford to live elsewhere and wanted to protect their properties.
Ansa adds:
This photo was taken during a field mission to Barzeh which
illustrated a scenario of a conflict and ceasefire and people
returning. This photo demonstrates the vulnerability of people who
move back to their properties to collect their belongings but often
end up staying as they are unable to afford shelter costs of renting
elsewhere, hence this family in the apartment moved back. When we met the family they were living without windows and in a structurally unsafe building with few left over household items and in an open setting.
You can see many other pictures and stories in Global Development's Syria refugee assignment.
Also humanitarian workers have been asked for what they pack in their suitcases before they go off on mission.
Heading to drought prone Northern Kenya - water & sanitation project
Documenting the learning & achievements of a water & sanitation project. Essential - camera, laptop, notebooks, pencils & sharpeners. Pencils don't explode in hot weather like pens. Head torch for trips to latrines etc. Travel towel & sleep sheet - light, pack small, dry quickly & always used. Travel wash line to wash & dry overnight - keeps clothes packing to a minimum, 'Nappy' pins have many handy uses. Emergency rations - keep the blood sugar up. 'Real' coffee & a mug you can make it in - get boiled water & start the day with a caffeine kick - anywhere! Head scarf - better than a hat...protects neck & can be culturally appropriate. Battery bank for recharging everything when there is no electricity. Kindle, easier than carrying 6 books, & no one seems to have books to swop anymore. iPod for music & pod casts - for a bit of escape or for blocking out the sound of mating donkeys, crowing cockerels at night. Quiz mag for those long waits at airports. And travel UKULELE - entertain your colleagues with rewritten songs about them etc, 'break the ice' with local staff & others.
New assignments
We're really enjoying Guardian Music's Terrible gig photos – a most illuminating one here from ChevalTheHorse. Looking forward to seeing lots more of these!
The lighting of the Wickerman at Wickerman Festival
The igniting of the Wickerman forms the famous grand finale at the Wickerman music festival. I caught the dramatic moment on camera.
Bookshop memories: share your photos and stories
Carers: what is a day in your life really like? Share your experiences
Travels to the 2014 World cup in Brazil
And just because it's Friday and because most of us quite like to sneak a peak at animals on the internet, we'll leave you with a gallery of your most talented pets.
And from this month's Wildlife on your doorstep – a truly beautiful snake
Smooth Snake at Arne .
Britain's rarest snake.
You can see all the contributions – or add your own – on the GuardianWitness site.
