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VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) - 80th Anniversary Celebrations in Cheshire East
On 8 May 2025, the 80th anniversary of VE Day is marked. The nation will unite to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe. VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for freedom but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined the country ever since.
Nationally, communities are encouraged to take part in celebrations, to gather in streets, gardens, town halls, clubs and pubs and to let this be a day of joy, reflection, and celebration.
VE Day is a significant occasion to honour the bravery and sacrifices of our armed forces. In November 2024, the Council's receipt of the Gold Armed Forces Covenant award was a testament to the unwavering support for our military community and demonstrates the Council’s commitment to those who serve and have served.
Join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a series of special events across Cheshire East. Share your events and support using hashtags #CelebratingCheshireEastVEDay across your social media platforms!
Macclesfield
- VE Day Tea Dance - Step back to the 1940s for a fun afternoon.
Live Music from the ERA, Dancing, Afternoon Tea and Cake and Prize Raffle.
Location: The Assembly Room, Town Hall, Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1EA
Day and Time: Saturday 10th May 2025, 13:45 - 16:00
- VE Day 80 Years On - Exhibition.
Location: St Michael's and All Angels Church, Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1DY
Day and Time: Wednesday 7th May 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 and Thursday 8th May 2025, 10:00 - 15:00
- VE Day with the Mayor of Macclesfield and the Royal British Legion with a special performance by Sacha Sloane.
Location: Town Hall, Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1EA
Day and time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start time 08:55
At 09:00 the Mayor of Macclesfield will read the Proclamation. This reading is timed to coincide with the same readings taking place across the United Kingdom.
Crewe
- VE Day 80 Celebration Street Party.
Vintage music, live performances, dance displays and VE day 80 entertainment.
Location: Lyceum Square, Crewe, CW1 2DA
Day and Time: Saturday 10th May 2025, 11:00 - 15:00
- VE Day 80 Service of Rememberence in Crewe (1945 - 2025)
Support Crewe branch Royal British Legion with the VE Day 80 Service of Remembrance in Crewe, to commemorate all those who served during WWII.
Location: Memorial Square, Crewe, CW1 2BJ
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start time 10:45
- Short Service of Thanksgiving at Queens Park.
Location: Queens Park, Victoria Ave, Crewe CW2 7SJ
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start time 10:55 (front of the cafe)
- VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert at Queens Park.
Concert and unique display of memorabilia and arefacts from the Cheshire Villages Great War Society.
Location: Queens Park, Victoria Ave, Crewe CW2 7SJ
Day and Time: Sunday 11th May 2025, start time 13:00
Nantwich
Knutsford
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Mere and Tabley 80th Anniversary VE Day Celebration
Choir, VE day quiz and refreshments.
Location: Mere and Tabley Community Club, Warrington Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0PU
Day and Time: Saturday 10th May 2025, 14:00 onwards
Wilmslow and Handforth
- Wilmslow’s VE Day 80 Commemoration
Organised by Wilmslow Town Council with live vintage dance band and swing sensation: Debonaires.
Location: Grove Street, Wilmslow.
Date and Time: Saturday 10th May, 12.30pm - 4pm.
- Handforth Youth Centre VE Day Celebrations.
Live music, food and refreshments, children activities, Silk FM radio broadcasting, fancy dress costume competition and more.
Location: Handforth Youth Centre, Old Road, SK9 3AZ
Day and Time: Saturday 10th May 2025, 12:00 - 17:00
- Handforth War Memorial - The lighting of the lamp of peace.
Location: Handforth War Memorial, corner of Grangeway and Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Cheshire East, SK9 3JL.
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start 21:00
Congleton
- Congleton VE Day Celebrations
Location: Lawton Street, Congleton, CW12 1RU
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025
09:00 - Proclamation and raising of the VE day flag
11:00 - Service with the Royal British Legion.
Holmes Chapel
- U3A Talk at Holmes Chapel Methodist Church
Location: 4 Hawthorn Villas, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7AR
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start time 10:00
- Royal British Legion War Memorial Ceremony
Location: St Luke's Church, London Road, Holmes Chapel, Congleton, Cheshire, CW4 7AG
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start time 11:00
- St Luke's Coffee Morning with live music and VE Themed Craft Club
Location: Church Hall, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7BA
Day and Time:
10:15 - 12:15 Coffee Morning
13:15 - 15:15 Craft Club
- Holmes Chapel Methodist Church - War songs, tea and celebration cake.
Location: 4 Hawthorn Villas, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7AR
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May 2025, start time 15:00
- VE Day Disco and Bouncy Castle.
Location: Holmes Chapel Community Centre, Station Rd, Holmes Chapel CW4 8AA
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May, 15:30 - 18:00
Sandbach
- Sandbach Proclamation Reading and wreath laying.
Location: High Street. Sandbach, CW11 1AP
Day and Time: start time 09:00
Bollington
- VE Day 80 Beacon in celebration of the light of peace.
Location: High Street, Bollington, SK10 5PF
Day and Time: Thursday 8th May, start time 21:30
National VE Day Events
For more information on national VE day events visit: VE Day and VJ Day 80.
Page last reviewed: 08 May 2025
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