Bottesford VE & VJ Day

 

 

Bottesford children celebrating the opening of the VC Hall in January 1947

 

 

A number of events were organised in Bottesford to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

These included:

VE & VJ  Day Displays

Produced by the Bottesford Community Heritage Group presenting the history of VE Day VJ Day  and their impact on the people and community of Bottesford in Leicestershire. Topics covered include: victory celebrations, life in wartime Bottesford, evacuees, civil protection units (Air Raid Protection and Royal Observer Corps), those who served and casualties.

St Mary’s Church Rectory Lane, Bottesford, Leicestershire, NG130DA, United Kingdom.

1 May 2025 to 9 May 2025 , 10.00am – 5.00pm – free entry

15 September to 21 September, 10.00am – 5.00pm – free entry

VE Day Tea and Cakes at St Mary’s Church

Tuesday 6th May,  – 4.00pm

VE Day Coffee, Tea and Cakes at Bottesford Library, 3 Grantham Road, NG13 0DF

Thursday 8th May, 10.00am – 12.00pm

VE Day Service at St Mary’s Church

Thursday 8th May,  7.00pm

Bell Ringing at St Mary’s Church

Thursday 8th May,  8.00pm

A VE/VJ Day Commemorative Procession to light the Beacon.

Evening of the 8th May 2025.

Meet at 7.45pm outside the Old School Rooms, Bottesford. The procession commences at 8.00pm. 8.30pm Town Crier Proclamation and lighting of the beacon.

A VE Day Tea Party and Display at the Scout Hut, Albert Street, Bottesford

Saturday 10 May, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

An Evening to Commemorate VJ Day at St Mary’s Church

Saturday 20th September 7.30pm

Featuring InVoice Ladies Singing Group and a VE/VJ Day Display by the Bottesford Community Heritage Group

The Display can be viewed from Wednesday 17-21 September, 10am – 5.00pm