Wednesday, 23 April 2025

VE Day Celebrations

We hope that you are looking forward to joining the VE Day celebrations on Thursday 8th May. 


Bielby’s day will be following the national programme of events that will be taking place across the UK. 


Here are some details & timings:


 09.00    Together We Stand:  Raising the flag & VE Day Proclamation 

- Location: Coffee & Coe                                    

(open for coffee & breakfast, accompanied by music from the period). 

 12.00     High Above, Loud and Proud:  Bagpipe Tribute, Bielby and all 4 peaks in the UK

- Location: Coffee & Coe            

(serving a selection of 1940’s inspired lunch and cakes alongside the usual menu....accompanied by music from the period).             

   18.30    VE Day Celebration Picnic: for residents and families 

- Location: In the barn at Common Farm, Gale Carr Lane

                      21.30    FINALE, Lighting the Flames with Beacons of Peace.  A Global Tribute.

           - Location: Common Farm

  • If anyone is free to help tidy out the barn on Saturday 3rd May please pop down from 10am.

  • You are invited to take tables and chairs to the barn for your group on Sunday 4th May from 10am.

  • There will be some tables & chairs available for anyone not able to do this  (please let Dawn know if  you would like to use one of these - 07733262543).

  • Please bring your own picnic and drinks with you to the party. Make sure you remember the crockery, cutlery, cups and glasses that you need. (these will not be supplied).

  •    Please also bring a bag to take your rubbish away with you. 


     If you want to dress in 40’s style clothes of any kind please feel free – the more the merrier but this is NOT a requirement of joining the celebration. 


Please keep your photographs, stories and memorabilia coming, these will be displayed at the evening event for all to enjoy. Contact: Dawn Hanson: or Jane Dacre: 07856733418

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