VE and VJ Day Events
14th of March, 2025
2025 will mark the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day on 8 May and 15 August.
It is an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and Commonwealth, through a series of national and local events and activities.
To mark these historic events, there will be a Service of Remembrance and the lighting of the beacon to which you are invited. Both events will take place at Burnhope picnic area starting at 9.15 p.m..