Three rings for VE Day at Billingshurst Church Tower

VE Day anniversary marked around town and district

The Sleaford and District Branch of The Royal British Legion led commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VE Day at the War Memorial on Sleaford Market Place on May 8.

Three rings for VE Day at Billingshurst Church Tower

Members of the Billingshurst Church Tower Band plus visiting bellringers from other towers, took part in VE Day celebration ringing at three local Churches. The day started at 1.30pm, Wisborough Green, St Peter ad Vincula, where 7 eager ringers began the days celebrations, with an hour of ringing. The local school had incorporated the ringing into their curriculum that day and the children listened in the playground, which was lovely and hopeful…

Beech Hall School commemorates VE Day

Tytherington-based Beech Hall School has marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) with a series of commemorative celebrations of recognition, thanks and respect, including awe-inspiring conversations with a duo of war veterans and a celebratory street party lunch.

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Held on Thursday, 8 May, the event brought together guests and staff for a morning of fun followed by a Lindy dance performance, lunch and music to add to the atmosphere all in honour of the day the end of World War II was declared in Europe, following 6 long years of conflict. Two of the older guests present shared their memories of what they were doing on that historic day in 1945, when news of Germany’s surrender brought relief and celebratio…

VE Day 80th Anniversary at WADE: a joy-filled celebration

ON THE 80th anniversary of VE Day, Wokingham In Need hosted a colourful tea party in the gardens of WADE Day centre on Reading Road. Senior borough residents from care homes and friendship groups in and around Wokingham gathered together to remember and celebrate the end of war in Europe on May 8, 1945. Traditional English picnic fare of sandwiches and decorated cakes was served to the more than 100 visitors by school children from Wokingham’s W…

Village's vibrant celebration of VE Day

RESIDENTS of Croft and surrounding areas came together in a vibrant celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, with a community gathering in the village park that brought everyone together in a moving tribute to peace and remembrance. The event, blessed with glorious weather, drew large crowds throughout the day. Villagers enjoyed entertainment from The Rockets ukulele band, music from all generations, a bouncy castle and…