Get involved at home: VE Day: 75th Anniversary

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27th April 2020


VE Day 75

You're invited to join in virtual celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May

We’re disappointed that the planned events have had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but that doesn’t mean we can’t still mark this momentous occasion.

We may not be able to line the streets but we can still remember those who fought in the Second World War and cheer on those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces.

a union jack with text saying: 5 things you can do to mark VE Day

Dress Your Windows 

VEDAY75 logo

Dress you windows in red, white and blue and with our downloadable posters - there's one for the kids to colour in too.

Local people can look out for them on whilst they are outside exercising.


Download Our Kids Activity Pack 

front cover of the kids pack

It's full of ideas of fun things you can do with your kids from home, as well as information to teach them about what VE Day means.

Dowload an Activity Pack

 


Send in Photos, Stories and Memories 

We'd love to see photos and hear stories and memories from those who experienced VE Day or stories that have been passed down in your families.

Share photos and stories with us on Facebook and Twitter and using #Broxtowe75 or by emailing press@broxtowe.gov.uk 


Say Thank You 

photo from VE Day in 1945 saying 'to those who gave so much, we thank you'

Leave a thank you message for those who gave so much for us on our online thank you book at  If you have older friends and family who can't get online, record their messages for them.

Leave a message


The Nations Toast

union jack saying the nations toast

At 3.00pm on Friday 8th May, there will be a Nations Toast To The Heroes Of World War II. Take part by raising a glass, cheering and clapping on your doorsteps and saying “To those who gave so much, we thank you.”


Supporting others

We know there are people who aren't online so please share this information with them and support them to take part in this important occasion (please observe social distancing at all times). 

Share it

We'd love to see what you're doing to mark VE Day 75 so please email press@broxtowe.gov.uk or share photos with us on Facebook or Twitter and use #VEDay75 and #Broxtowe75.