Tonight 8th May 2025, We marked 80 years since World War II ended, it was great to see so many people from the village and surrounding areas come together for the VE Day celebrations. On the Quinton Shopping Centre, in front of the Quinton Surgery, an area was setup with entertainment. On this day, the entire nation, along with our friends and allies around the world, came together to mark 80 years of peace. This is more than just a commemoration it’s a joyful celebration of reconciliation, unity, and the lasting peace that has brought us together. On this day 80 years ago, Winston Churchill announced the war was over.
We mark this occasion not only to celebrate the end of the war but to remember and pay tribute to the many millions that died and sacrificed so much for the freedoms we all enjoy today. VE Day 80 will be all about bringing the peoples, families and communities of our great nation together in a spirit of celebration and peace.
The evening entertain started with Councillor Kath Perry MBE giving an opening introduction, followed by The Reverend Marie Meredith relaying a message from Buckingham Palace. It was a cheer to listen to Cheslyn Hay Community Choir by musical director and founder, us they sang a collection of songs, followed by The Bevin Boys by Catherine Care. Then Councillor Kath Perry MBE entertained us with many songs from the 1940s, so many people joined in on the singing. It was great to then listen to Cannock’s Salvation Army Band ‘I Vow to thee my Country. The evening ended with the procession to Beacon and the lighting Ceremony.
