VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations

The Coronavirus emergency unfortunately meant that the grand event originally planned for the Village had to be cancelled, but lots of small get togethers took place in various parts of the village, ensuring social distancing was complied with, of course. Many villagers made great efforts to put up patriotic decorations on their houses. Winston Churchill’s speech and the Queen’s message were broadcast across the Green and “Last Night of the Proms” singing took place at dusk. The following pictures are courtesy of Julian Hawley and Lorraine Jones.

Residents of The Hollies and Top Street join together to celebrate
Decorated houses on The Green
Sue Hiscocks relaxing on the Village Green
Picnics on the Village Green
Residents of The Bight
Merryfield residents
The Hawley family picnicking on their drive on The Green
Charlton Church festooned with Union flags