Stagecoach bus workers right across the country have joined together to create a special video to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Bus drivers, engineers, managers, cleaners and many other employees feature in the tribute video covering Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime anthem “We’ll meet again”.
Staff from across 16 Stagecoach depots came together to sing a line of the famous song to recognise and pay tribute to all those who fought so hard on the front line during WWII. The depots involved were:
People in Exeter are being encouraged to have a ‘picnic in their parlour’ on 8 May to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.
On Friday 8 March it will be 75 years since the Allied victory in Europe during the Second World War.
There were plans to mark the occasion with an event in the city centre but the Coronavirus outbreak changed this.
Now with people staying home and keeping safe as a result of COVID-19, Exeter City Council is instead encouraging everyone to ‘picnic in their parlour’ to celebrate a day that ended the conflict in Europe and ultimately lead...
The Rotary Club of Exmouth & District in association and supporting the Exmouth Branch of the Royal British Legion present a concert to celebrate the 70th Anniversary VE Day. We are delighted to bring to Exmouth the 'Songs For Victory' Show. Following their great West End success - now on its UK Tour - is an authentic musical show celebrating the glorious songs of the 30's and 40's recreating a time when music and melodies kept love ones close and gave them national and patriotic hope. There will be an exit collection for Rotaries Polio Now...
VE Day Celebration Dance at The Jubilee hall, Chagford 8th May 7pm for 7.30pm start £20 for supper ( bring your own wine ) Get your tickets form Sallys Newsagents
All in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Devon & Cornwall
The Royal British Legion will join the nation in marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) over the weekend of 8-10 May.
A series of national commemorative events will take place in London, and community events and celebrations are being organised across the country.
The Second World War generation will be at the heart of all activity. As part of this, the Legion is calling out to veterans of VE Day, who would like to take part in the national commemorations in London. To ensure representation across all those who played an active role during the Second...
