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Christchurch marks VE Day with evening celebration
Christchurch commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday 8 May with a huge gathering on The Quay.
A huge crowd gathered in Christchurch to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday 8 May.
The evening celebration on Christchurch Quay was hosted by MC Paul Kinvig. Highlights included vintage music performances from Lisa Locarno and The Fifinellas, as well as lively sets from the GI45 DJs. The Band of the Royal British Legion Christchurch and an appearance from Scottish Piper John Adams added gravitas to the occasion.
In the late evening, the beacon lighting ceremony, sponsored by REIDsteel, was followed by a heartfelt tribute from the mayor and a moving rendition of ‘I Vow to Thee, My Country’.
Following the event, Christchurch Town Council said: “Our VE Day 80 celebration on Christchurch Quay was a beautiful tribute — filled with music, memories, and community spirit.”
The town council contracted Stir Events CIC to organise the evening. Earlier in the day, Stir Events also delivered a VE Day celebration on behalf of Castlepoint Shopping Centre in Bournemouth.
Mandy Polkey, managing director of Stir Events, said: “It was an incredible honour for Stir Events CIC to be entrusted with two very special VE Day events. To see so many people come together in Christchurch and Bournemouth to remember, celebrate, and enjoy was deeply moving. My heartfelt thanks go to our talented performers, committed team, and wonderful volunteers.”
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