Discover the warm atmosphere and community focus of The Foundry Arms, now under Karen’s leadership, where everyone’s welcome. Poole Old Town Favorite The Foundry Arms Celebrates Community Spirit The Foundry Arms is a pub on Lagland Street. People really like its friendly atmosphere. Karen became the new owner about two years ago, after Moz and…
Ellesmere prepares VE and VJ Day events. The town will have services, displays, and activities to commemorate the war’s end. Ellesmere to Commemorate End of Second World War with Events The town and others are planning VE and VJ Day events. These days mark victory in Europe and over Japan. St Mary’s Church bells will…
Dorset veterans embark on a 1,800-mile WWII jeep tour, honoring D-Day and VE Day, raising funds for charity. Dorset Veterans’ Epic WWII Jeep Tour: 1,800 Miles to Honor Fallen Heroes The group will honor D-Day and VE Day’s 80th anniversaries. They will follow the regiment’s 1944-1945 liberation path. The journey goes through France, Belgium, and…
A new 4m beacon will be installed in Aldershot’s Manor Park, approved on Feb 12th to commemorate VE Day and promote community unity. Beacon Approved for Aldershot Manor Park to Honor VE Day Anniversary They’re building a tall structure in Manor Park. It will be in Aldershot. The council approved these plans on February 12th.…
Stockton hosts a nine-month-long S&DR200 Festival celebrating 200 years of railway history with events, exhibits, and art. Stockton Celebrates 200 Years of Railway with S&DR200 Festival Hey, guess what’s happening in Stockton? There’s a big festival celebrating the railway’s 200th birthday. It is called the S&DR200 Festival. The event features a re-enactment on September 26,…
Explore how villages near Hexham joyfully celebrated VE Day in May 1945, marking the end of World War II. Tynedale Villages Celebrate VE Day in May 1945 After World War II VE Day marked Nazi Germany’s surrender. World War II was officially over then, and people looked forward to peace. Villages near Hexham showed red,…
South Ayrshire commemorates VE Day with events, including ceremonies, beacons, and a ‘Field of Heroes’ art installation. South Ayrshire to Mark VE Day with Events and Remembrance South Ayrshire has a strong WWII history. It played a key role in ending the war. VE80 South Ayrshire wants to share those stories. They’ll use modern media…