Culture, Events & Entertainment, Wimborne | Posted on May 9th, 2025 | return to news
Wimborne Minster marks VE Day 80
Wimborne Minster marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe with a full day of events.
Wimborne Minster did what Wimborne Minster always does when it comes to marking a historic occasion – providing unforgettable events.
At the start of VE Day 80, Town Crier Chris Brown gave a shout in the square accompanied by the Mayor of Wimborne, Cllr Jeff Hart.
At midday, local people congregated around the Minster Green for the national two-minute silence.
In the afternoon, the Allendale Centre provided a celebration lunch in the café with music by 98-year-old war veteran Bob Barter. ‘Band on the Strum’ appeared at the Museum of East Dorset, and there was a programme on the Minster Green including a production by Scaplen Community Players, the school poetry competition prize giving and singing from the Land Girls.
Following the ringing of the Bells of Peace, a service was held in the Minster Church conducted by the rector the Rev Canon Andrew Rowland. This was followed by a wreath laying ceremony.
The events were attended by Vikki Slade MP, Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick, and Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset, Victoria McConaugh.
The day culminated in a procession from the town, led by The Quarterjacks of Wimborne marching band, to the cemetery where a beacon was lit at 9.30pm followed by Wimborne Militia discharging their cannon.
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