VE Day 80 - 8th May 2025

On 8th May 2025, we mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, with the peoples, families and communities of our great nation coming together to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe that so many millions paid the ultimate sacrificed to achieve it.

VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since.

At 9.30pm, over one thousand beacons and hundreds of Lamp Lights of Peace will shine throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with the flames from them both, representing the 'light of peace' that emerged from the dreadful darkness of war, along with the nation coming together in city and town squares to village greens, and all other manner of locations at this special and unique one moment in time, and sing the great British Hymn "I Vow To Thee My Country" standing side by side in gratitude, honouring the many sacrifices that secured our freedom.

Dronfield will celebrate VE Day 80 with a beacon lighting at Sindelfingen Park on the night of Thursday 8th May 2025.

Residents are asked to start gathering at Sindelfingen Park at approximately 8:45pm on the evening.

EVENT PROGRAMME

8:45pm

Onwards—Music from Keith Burkitt

8:55pm

Welcome, from Cllr Pam Jones, Town Mayor

9:00pm

Music and 1940's dancing performed by Miniver Academy

9:10pm

Prayers and blessings by Reverend Lee Townend

9:20pm

Sir Winston Churchill's 1945 VE Day Speech
VE day memories from Deputy Lord Lieutenant Mr Ken Cook
Tribute read by Cllr Pam Jones, Town Mayor

9.30pm Lighting of the Beacon and singing of hymn 'I Vow to Thee My Country'