On Saturday 10th May a week of activities commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day concluded with a party at the Church Centre.
The hall, decorated with bunting and patriotic flags, was packed, for this sell out event, truly evoking the spirit of the many parties that took place in 1945.
Several people came in 1940’s style costume including Home Guard, Land Army and many glamorous ladies wearing their Sunday (or Saturday) best not to mention the handsomely turned-out chaps!
The entertainment was provided by the duo, Belle Street, with music conjuring up the feel of the 1940s, delivered with a touch of lighthearted, tongue in cheek banter. The audience loved it and were soon up on their feet dancing the night away.
The ration cards were temporarily cast aside, now that war had ended, and Ploughman’s platters served to each table. The bar was well stocked too so there was plenty of liquid refreshment too!
Tables were also challenged to complete a VE Day Quiz which included rounds on Dad’s Army Characters, WW2 films and song lyrics.
As well as being great fun and bringing our community together to celebrate and important national event, the party raised over £780 for St James’s Church funds.
