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VE Day 80th Anniversary Beacon Lighting

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Time
20:00 - 21:45
Venue
Stamford Recreation Ground, Stamford
Price
Free

Join Stamford Town Council in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with the lighting of the Beacon

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Join Stamford Town Council in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with the lighting of the Recreation Ground beacon.

VE Day marks the end of World War Two in Europe on May 8, 1945. This year, hundreds of beacons will be lit across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and UK Overseas Territories as a unified tribute at 9:30pm on Thursday May 8.

Join us from 8pm for an evening of remembrance and celebration, featuring a drumhead service by Stamford Royal British Legion, the beacon lighting, and the reading of the official tribute.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Venue

Stamford Recreation Ground
Recreation Ground Road
Stamford

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