Come and Join in the Celebration for VE Day
There will be a bake sale, a show and tell stall, performances, and a few arts and crafts stalls for you to get involved with.
What is VE Day?
On the 7th May a newsflash was broadcast to the public announcing the end of the second world war in Europe and that the next day was declared Victory in Europe (VE) Day (and a public holiday in the UK). Throughout the Allied world, millions celebrated. In Britain, pubs could stay open until late, and red, white and blue bunting could be bought without ration coupons. Streets were filled with singing and dancing, parties and parades. Special thanksgiving services were held.
Yet the joy and relief were tempered by memories of the hundreds of thousands who had died, or were still missing, and concern for those still at war.