VE-DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIONS

VE Day Events - 8th May 2025

The Parish Council is working on a programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025, which will culminate in lighting the beacon at Adversane on Thursday 8th May 2025 as part of the national chain of beacons.

Keep an eye on this page for more details in due course once arrangements have been made. If you would like to get involved please email: clerk@billingshurst.gov.uk

8th May - Wreath Laying

The chairman of the local Royal British Legion. Rob Nicholl, will be laying a wreath at the village war memorial at 8am on the 8 May.

All welcome!

8th May - Commemorative Afternoon Tea

8th May - Beacon Lighting - Adversane Green

Join us at Adversane Green on 8 May as we light the beacon at 9.30pm (along with others nationwide) to mark the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day.

We will be singing the hymn 'I Vow To Thee My Country' immediately beforehand (hymn sheets provided) and a traditional Scottish Piper will top and tail the proceedings. The Sussex Police Rural Crime Team will also be bringing their street surgery to Adversane Green to answer any questions you may have.

Refreshments, loos and first aid available.

As usual there is no parking on site so please walk or cycle if possible, or park considerately and safely in surrounding roads.