VE Day 80
Newton Longville
Thursday 8 May 2025
Embedded Files
Newton Longville Parish Council is pleased to invite village residents to an event taking place 80 years to the day after the end of the Second World War in Europe.
The venue (unless specifically stated) is:
Longueville Hall
Hammond Park
Whaddon Road
Newton Longville
MK17 0AT
Newton Longville's event on 8 May 2025 is registered with VE Day 80
This is a free event and there is no need to book your place in advance. Please though do try to arrive early as the hall doesn't have unlimited capacity and are expecting a good turnout. It would be a real shame if you arrive a bit late and can't get in through the door...
There will also be very limited parking on site for the evening, so please try to leave your car at home (very few people in 1945 owned a car of course, and even fewer had the petrol coupons to run it!)
Not compulsory by any means, but please feel free to come dressed for the part!
[Image: IWM - VE Day Celebrations in London, 8 May 1945 - HU41808]
VE DAY 80 EVENT PROGRAMME
Work on the schedule of activities for the day is still underway,. Times may change and we hope to add on one or two further items, but already arranged are:
VE Day 80 Proclamation and Flag Raising (Location: Free Church, Bletchley Road, MK17 0AD)
[Image: IWM - VE Day with the RAF in Italy - CNA 3563]
Time: 09:00
Our day starts with the raising of flags and the reading out of the VE Day 80 Proclamation . Anyone who would like to participate should aim to be in the Free Church car park for 08:55 9and our thanks to the Free Church for kindly agreeing to host this).
Young People (Location: Longueville Hall/Hammond Park)
[Image: IWM: - VE Day Celebrations in London - HU92607]
Afternoon - School activities. For details, please contact Newton Longville Church of England Primary School (school website).
Late afternoon/early evening - Beaver, Cub and Scout activities. For further information, please contact the unit leaders (see scouts.org.uk).
Historical Display
From 10:00 (10am) to 12:00 (noon) and then 14:00 (2pm) until late, Longueville Hall will be open with a display in the lounge area of historical information related to Newton Longville in the Second World War in general, and VE Day in particular.
Talks (Location: Longueville Hall)
[Image: Newton Longville War Memorial]
Time: 17:30
Subject : Scouting in the Second World War in the Newton Longville/Bletchley area.
Speaker: Neill Dewar
Time: 18:00
Subject: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the commemoration of the three Newton Longville casualties; Donald Baker, Alfred Garner and Frederick Tickell.
Speaker: Mike Chapman
Time: 18:45
Subject: The Second World War and VE day in Newton Longville
Speaker: Barry Hardwick
Food
Our award winning, local independent butcher, Pollards will be providing a BBQ with food sold and served in the Longueville Hall kitchen from about 18:00.
Drink
At around 18:00 (with the completion of the first talk, the Longueville Hall bar will open and will operate until the event ends).
Church Bells
The bells at St Faith church are due to be rung at 18:30 (6.30pm). We would like to thank all of those involved with this Ringing Out in Celebration of Peace.
There will be a short interval at 18:30 for the ringing of the St Faith church bells.
Music and Dance (Location: Longueville Hall)
[Image: IWM - Picture Division, London Office of War Information, Celebrates "VE Day" - EA65796]
Time: 19:30 (7.30pm) to 21:00
The Adrian Marsh School of Dance will be providing music and the opportunity to dance 1940s' style!
Tuition can be provided for those who would like to learn how to do Swing as they did when they were celebrating the end of the fighting in Europe .
The Vintage Trio (Location: Longueville Hall)
... and we will end the day with the Adrian Marsh School of Dance providing more music and dance until the doors close at 23:00 (11pm)
For further information, please contact Newton Longville Parish Council using the event email address: veday@newtonlongville.gov.uk.
While preparations for the day are progressing well, the working group welcomes the involvement of other village organisations and anyone is welcome to enlist! If you think you can help, please drop us a line on veday@newtonlongville.gov.uk.
Newton Longville Parish Council
Longueville Hall
Hammond Park
Whaddon Road
Newton Longville
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0AT
01908 367799
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse