Local VE and VJ Day Celebrations

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Event name and details Date and time Location

Nottinghamshire County Council - Concert for Peace

Bring along your own chairs, blankets and refreshments to a concert celebrating the end of World War Two. A family event that will immerse you in the sounds and songs of the war time era, and music up to the present day. 

Featuring The Band of Royal Engineers, Nottingham Military Wives Choir and the Ukrainian Community Choir. 

Audience participating and sing along is encouraged. 

Sunday 4th May 2025.

12noon to 4pm.

Nottingham War Memorial,
Victoria Embankment,
NG2 2AA.

VE Day 80th Anniversary Picnic 

Bring your picnic and drinks to the Memorial Hall. 

Monday, 5th May 2025.

1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Clayworth Memorial Hall

Bassetlaw District Council - VE Day Commemoration 

Invited guests will enjoy a fish and chip lunch and entertainment from Jayne Darling. 

Thursday, 8th May 2025.

12noon - 3pm.

Retford Town Hall

Valerie's Tearoom - Afternoon tea

Enjoy afternoon tea, wartime songs and you can even get dressed up in the 1940s style if you wish! 

Booking is essential, please include any dietary requirements. Call 01909 470 985 or email tearooms@aurorawellbeing.org.uk to book (£20 per person).

Thursday, 8th May 2025.

3:30pm - 5:30pm.

The Old Library Building,
Memorial Avenue,
Worksop S80 2BP

Blyth Parish Council - Ringing Church bells.

Thursday, 8th May 2025. 

6:30pm

St Mary and St Martin's Church Blyth

Blyth Parish Council - Lighting the beacon.

Thursday, 8th May 2025. 

9:30pm

Playing field off Spital Road

Last Updated on Monday, March 24, 2025