VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
The Town Council is hosting a ‘grand celebration’ in the town centre to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day – the end of World War Two in Europe on 8th May 1945. The aim of the event is to recreate the elation and joy of the street parties that marked the original VE Day (Victory in Europe) in 1945, and to bring the community together in remembrance, reflection and celebration. The event will feature a market selling locally sourced produce, personalised gifts and accessories, as well as food stands and activity stalls. Live entertainment has been arranged on the day, courtesy of music acts Miss Peggy Rose and The Jackettes. Local dance school Sjaan Dance Academy will be in attendance and an area will be created with seating in Vicarage Field for people to dance to 1940s-style music. Pupils from Grovelands Community Primary School’s choir club and Hailsham Community College will also be providing entertainment throughout the day.
Hailsham Parish Church will be open to welcome visitors into the church building from 11am to 1pm on the day.
