VE Day 80
Thursday 8th May 2025 marks 80 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe.
The long anticipated news resulted in spontaneous celebrations breaking out across the nation. A national holiday was declared and people from all walks of life came together to mark the moment.
The war in the East did not end until 15 August 1945, when Japan surrendered. The day was celebrated across the world as ‘Victory over Japan’ (VJ Day).
The 80th anniversary of VE Day is a time for a nation to come together to learn about the stories of those that served and the VE Day generation, from the servicemen who fought, to children who were evacuated, and women on the home front
Marking this significant anniversary, VE Day 80 events and activity will be taking place across the country.
A shared moment of celebration...
The celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day which marked the end of the war in Europe and WWII as a whole on 8th May 1945, in a similar way. To find out further information, click on this link to visit the dedicated VE Day 80 website.
SALC would love to hear from councils about how you plan to celebrate this commemorative event.
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Below we will publish the events that councils will be holding.
Belstead Parish Council
Intends to commemorate VE Day 80 with a vintage tea party and 1940’s style entertainment in the village hall on 10th May 2025.
Leiston Town Council
Royal British Legion Leiston Band playing on Sizewell Beach, fish 'n' chip supper and the lighting of the new Sizewell Beacon
Stowmarket Town Council
The RBL branch will be holding an event at the United Reformed Church with stalls by history society, military groups, re-enactment society, and a live band on 5th May 2025.