VE Day Celebrations 8th May 2020

Village Celebrations for VE Day 2020 despite Covid restrictions

VE Poster posted on sites around the village and social media

Rebecca Cotterell

Classic Cars and VE Day Celebrations 2020

Rebecca Cotterell

James and Jacqui Birch celebrate VE Day at Chandos House

Rebecca Cotterell

Residents of Old Manor Gardens socialising

Classic Austin outside a house in Granbrook Road

John and Julie Saunders celebrating VE Day outside Richmond House

House decorated in Granbrook Road

Residents entertaining the street with 'old' songs accompanied by ukuleles on the front garden of Richmond House. Left to Right John Saunders, Julie Saunders and seated Mervyn Willmore

Despite the Covid restrictions in place which limited group numbers and enforced social distancing Mickleton residents turned out in force for VE Day Celebrations. This was the 75th anniversary. Posters were placed round the village and on social media encouraging the village residents to take part- even though we had to stay at home.

Throughout the village residents dressed their houses in red, white and blue with flags, balloons and the like. Some brought out their classic cars and motorbikes to line the streets. Lunches and teas were organised for small local groups. Decades delivered delicious afternoon teas which we enjoyed in our front garden.

At 11am there was 2 minutes silence recognising those who had lost their lives in wartimes. Along with the rest of the nation we raised a glass for the national toast at 3pm. At 6pm we ‘raised the roof’ banging drums and saucepans and clapping for heroes past and present.

It was a rare opportunity to celebrate in these difficult Covid years.