VE Day 80 Proclamation 1945-2025
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Towcester Town Mayor Elect, Cllr Rachel Dando L'Olive, reads the official VE Day 80th Anniversary Proclamation:
"Eighty years ago today, the United Kingdom and its allies from around the globe, celebrated VE Day – the end of the war in Europe.
Today, as we come together to commemorate what came to be known as VE Day, our thoughts turn to thanksgiving and remembrance of those millions that gave so much to achieve the freedom we all enjoy today.
We remember those we lost, those who were wounded or scarred, those whose lives were forever changed by war. Nobody was immune from the impact of that terrible conflict.
Let us pause to remember their sacrifice.
We reflect too upon the words of our late and glorious Queen, Elizabeth,
“Never Give Up, Never Despair”.
And so, we offer thanksgiving for the selflessness of those who gave up so much in order that future generations should enjoy the blessings of freedom, democracy and peace.
God save the King."
Programme for VE Day
6.30pm - there will be a short Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Brackley Road Cemetery, this will be lead by Towcester RBL in conjunction with St Lawrence Church with Mark Limbert present to sound the Last Post and Reveille.
7.30pm - Towcester Mill Brewery is hosting a talk by local historian Philomena Liggins - 'After VE Day - The Wartime Secrets Behind Famous Faces'. This is a ticketed event (£5 per person) with all proceeds being donated to the 2025 Poppy Appeal in Towcester. RBL will be selling badges. For more information and to book please follow this link.
9.30pm - Mark Limbert will sound 'Sunset' from the top of Bury Mount.
9.30pm - Lighting of the Lamp of Peace and reading of the 'Tribute' outside Towcester Mill Brewery.
Please join us in remembering all those who fought for our freedom.
This video can also be viewed on the Town Council's Facebook page.
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