Tomorrow: Join us for VE Celebration Cuppa & Cake, 10 AM – 12 MIDDAY

Everyone is invited to join us tomorrow at Greenway Centre to remember and celebrate Victory in Europe Day.

It is the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe; on 8th May 1945 more than a million people in the UK celebrated across the UK, while trying to take in the enormous toll and loss of life.

Do come and celebrate, remember, and share any stories you might have about VE Day.  There will be cake and a free cuppa.

Check out the celebration flags on the Greenway flag pole on your way in, and meet us under the bunting in Community Corner from 10 AM to midday.

All welcome and family friendly.

Greenway is fully accessible.

For more info contact us on 0117 950 3335, or email: info@southmead.org

More about VE from Imperial War Museum –

“8 May 1945 – VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) – was one that remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it. It meant an end to nearly six years of a war that had cost the lives of millions; had destroyed homes, families, and cities; and had brought huge suffering and privations to the populations of entire countries.

Millions of people rejoiced in the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of total war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.

But it was not the end of the conflict, nor was it an end to the impact the war had on people. The war against Japan did not end until August 1945, and the political, social and economic repercussions of the Second World War were felt long after Germany and Japan surrendered.”

Read more HERE