US EditionHaywards Heath Town Council to celebrate 80th Anniversary of VE Day
- On Monday, hundreds of people gathered in Lancashire to commemorate eight decades since Victory in Europe Day through a parade and a church service.
- The event commemorated the unconditional German surrender on 8 May 1945, which ended nearly six years of war in Europe.
- The procession began at St John's church in Read, passed through Ribble Valley with the Accrington Pipe Band guiding the march, and concluded at the Constitutional Club in Simonstone.
- Approximately 500 people attended a church service where the names of fallen servicemen from the area who died in the Second World War were recited, and wreaths were placed in their honor.
- The event fostered community reflection on peace and sacrifice, as attendees recalled personal losses and celebrated enduring values of unity.
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West Midlands pub announces £1.50 pints to celebrate historic day and honour Britain's heroes
A brewery in Smethwick is celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day this Thursday by selling pints at £1.50. The Davenports brewery, which has pubs across the Midlands, is selling pints of their Drum Bitter at the price across all of its pubs to celebrate the historic day and remember all of those involved in the war effort.Red, white and blue balloons will decorate their public houses, with a special celebratory box of Davenports ales availabl…
Haywards Heath Town Council to celebrate 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Haywards Heath Town Council is proud to announce the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. This commemorative event will take place on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at Victoria Park, and promises an evening filled with entertainment, community spirit, and remembrance.
Eaton Court resident reflects on VE Day ahead of 80th Anniversary
As the UK prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8th May, Eaton Court Nursing Home in Grimsby is proud to share the memories of one of its cherished residents, Sylvia Cressy, 91, who recalls the end of World War II with gratitude.
VE Day £1.50 pint by Davenports!
Davenports Brewery, which was established in Birmingham in 1829, will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with not just a generously priced £1.50 pint of Drum Bitter across its estate, but also with a special box of Davenports ales available to purchase via its Beer at Home service.
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