“My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole.” (Winston Churchill, 8th May 1945)
Today, we commemorate – and celebrate – the end of the Second World War in Europe 75 years ago. Of course, things have been pared back somewhat – but there is still plenty happening over the course of the weekend across our nation.
This BBC News page has a good summary of what is planned:
The English Heritage have a page full of resources and information:
English Heritage webpage for VE Day 75
Finally, for those who are on Twitter, follow #VEDay75 to keep up with all that is happening:
Please also check out our Facebook page to see how we are celebrating across our parish:
Parish of Great Aycliffe Facebook page
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