VE celebration

for 5 hours, 15 mins
St Aidan
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

On 8th May, 2025 it will be 80 years since the end of the 2nd World War in Europe. although the war with Japan continued until 15th August, we are celebrating VE Day on Sunday, 11th May. There will be a joint service at St Aidan's church starting at the usual time of 10.45a.m. People are asked to bring their own packed lunch to have after the service in the Community Hub, refreshments will be available including a celebration cake.
There will be entertainment, memorabilia to look at and you can come dressed in Forties style outfits. There's no charge for this event.

St Leonard

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Heather Thomas or Lester Metcalf

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Longworth Street
Bamber Bridge

Heather Thomas
07934413743
Lester Metcalf
07836224989

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VE celebration

for 5 hours, 15 mins
St Aidan
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

On 8th May, 2025 it will be 80 years since the end of the 2nd World War in Europe. although the war with Japan continued until 15th August, we are celebrating VE Day on Sunday, 11th May. There will be a joint service at St Aidan's church starting at the usual time of 10.45a.m. People are asked to bring their own packed lunch to have after the service in the Community Hub, refreshments will be available including a celebration cake.
There will be entertainment, memorabilia to look at and you can come dressed in Forties style outfits. There's no charge for this event.