VE DAY +65 CELEBRATION!

2010 marks the 65th Anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) which was announced 8th May 1945. This long awaited day prompted the British public to take to the streets in celebration of peace. This year D-Day Revisited joined together with the Thornton Hough Community Trust to bring you "VE Day Revisited"!

On the day the village green was packed with lines of tressle tables in the typical street party fashion and everyone was invited to bring their own picnic! Period military and civilian vehicles were on display as well as a working Spitfire! There was live wartime entertainment and sing-a-longs, traditional 1940s childrens games and a themed fancy dress competition!!

This was a whole village event with the local primary school, the WI and the two Churches keen to be involved. In the week leading up to the Anniversary D-Day Revisited took eight veterans to Thornton Hough Primary School to speak to the children about their wartime experiences.

Many WWII veterans attended the event and were keen to join in the sing-a-long with lady singers "Company B"!

We might have benefitted from a bit more sunshine, but the British stiff upper lip prevailed and despite the cold weather we've had lots of positive feedback since the event. It seems the nostalgic family day out was enjoyed by all!


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