Thurmaston Parish Council

Thurmaston will join in with national events to commemorate and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day at the end of WWII. The events are scheduled for Thursday, 8th May. At 9.00am, a commemorative flag will be raised at the War Memorial, Melton Road, Thurmaston. At St Michael & All Angels Church, a special VE Day themed Coffee Time will be held 10.30am-12.00noon. Whilst enjoying tea, coffee and cake, there will be a VE Day exhibition by Thurmaston Heritage Group. The church will be decorated with a VE Day theme for the occasion. At 6.30pm, the bellringers of St Michael & All Angels will ring the church bells as part of a special national peel. There will be live music and entertainment throughout the evening by Thurmaston Scout & Guide Band, Singer Charlotte Emily Beaver, The Starlets School of Performing Arts and compered by TMW Productions - all at the Memorial Hall. The field behind will be available for residents to bring a picnic and celebrate together. The evening will culminate in a ‘Lights of Peace’ procession to remember the Thurmaston soldiers who died in the war. The procession will be led by the Scout & Guide Band, followed by the lighting of a beacon at 9.30pm. This event is being organised by Thurmaston Parish Council and supported by Thurmaston Branch Royal British Legion, Thurmaston Scouts & Guides, and St Michael & All Angels who hope the community will come together to honour and celebrate this significant milestone in history. It is planned to use the Memorial Hall field but if the weather is inclement limited seating will be available inside the hall.

Saturday 21st June 2025, Elizabeth Park, Thurmaston. *Free entry* 11am-5pm Fun for all the family - funfair, inflatables, food, licensed bar and much more