Eighty years ago today the United Kingdom and its allies from around the globe celebrated VE Day – the end of the war in Europe. As we come together to commemorate what came to be known as VE Day our thoughts turn to thanksgiving and remembrance of those millions that gave so much to achieve the freedom we all enjoy today.
West of the CountyBrackley VE Day Celebrations8 May 2025 – A day of celebrations concluding with Beacon Lighting at 9.15pm Brackley Town Park, High Street, Brackley – NN13 7DW Cold Higham and Pattishall Commemoration of VE Day9 May 2025 – A weekend of community events across the two parishes starting with exhibition of wartime Britain, nationally and locally at 6.00pm Cold Higham Parish Hall, Banbury Lane, Cold Higham, NN12 8LR North of the CountyOundle 80th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations8 May 2025 – (more details to follow) Raunds 80th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations8 May 2025 7.oo – 10.00pm (more details to follow) The Town Square, Raunds, NN9 6HP Rushden 80th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations8 May 2025 – VE Day Beacon Lighting 7.30 – 9.45pm Rushden Hall, Rushden NN10 9ES Thrapston 80th Anniversary of VE Day Beacon Lighting8 May 2025 – Beacon will be lit in Peace Park to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day, Thrapston Town Band will be playing and Thrapston RBL Chair will read ‘The Tribute’ 9.00 – 9.45pm Thrapston Peace park, Market Road, Thrapston, NN14 4JT |
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