- Mon - Fri: 10:00-1:00, Sat: 10:00-12:00
Friday 8 May, VE Day Stay At Home VE Day Celebrations
Organised in Woodchurch by The Big Thin Red Line
In May 1945 Germany surrendered to the Allies, after six long years of fighting, the war in Europe came to an end. Millions of people up and down the country greeted the news with bonfires, bunting, parades and parties, there was singing and dancing.
With current situations we would like to invite you all to make the most of the day and celebrate the national event by holding your own celebrations at home.
Please don fancy dress & decorate your houses at the front and join us in a social distancing party.
What is happening when in Woodchurch
- 1455 hrs Last post – Reveille, 1 Minute Silence
- 1500 hrs National toast,
- 1700 hrs Competition, Drive round – photo shoot
- 1855 hrs “A Cry for peace” Award for community star Facebook Live show
- 1900 hrs Woodchurch Big Swing Dance: 1st Glen Miller – In the mood, 2nd Sing Sing Sing – Benny Goodman.
Church bell rings – post your photos to Facebook etc. - 2100 hrs Queens Speech – Woodchurch Big Sing “We will meet again – Stars over Woodchurch 3 Maroon rockets
VE Day resources
