Beacon lighting to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
The 80th anniversary of the allied victory in Europe is to be marked with a special beacon lighting at a park in ...
Cash grants to help communities mark VE Day
The council is inviting residents to hold VE Day celebrations from Bank Holiday Monday on 5 May to 11 May. Suggestions have included organising community gatherings in parks, green spaces or community ...
WW2 veterans to gather at Arboretum to mark VE Day
The 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two will be commemorated at the National Memorial Arboretum in May.Victory in ...
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Brits urged to say the last giant thank you to veterans on VE Day anniversary
The Royal British Legion are expecting the largest gathering of surviving veterans to attend the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8th.
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Veterans recall ‘euphoric’ VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary
A group of Second World War veterans have described dancing and singing in the streets during “euphoric” Victory in Europe Day celebrations nearly 80 years ago. The six veterans, all aged ...
Aldbourne to host VE Day 80 event with military vehicles
The Aldbourne VE Day 80 event, organised by a member of the Military Vehicle Trust, will take place from May 3 to May 5. The village will be filled with immersive history re-enactments, military ...