2nd May 2025
While VE Day falls on Thursday 8 May, many celebrations are being held over the three days before, including the May Day bank holiday.
Monday 5 May
Everyone is encouraged to pull out the bunting, sandwiches and cake to enjoy a picnic, barbeque, or street party.
The Women’s Institute has created an official cake for the occasion. Download the recipe for their VE Day Orange and Ginger Cake here.
Thursday 8 May
11.00am
Wreath-laying ceremony at War Memorial
6.30pm
Church bells ring out in celebration, St Mary’s Church
6.30-9.30pm
Sing-a-Long at Sunset, Southern Rd Recreation Ground.
Bring a chair, your picnic rug, torch, and flag, and enjoy an evening of song with local artists – Thame Concert Band, Ian English, Ross Hardman, Philippa Mummery. The Thame Air & Army Cadets will also be put through their paces.
9.30pm
Lighting of the Beacon, Southern Rd Recreation Ground
Thame will join in the nationwide lighting of the beacons to honour the many sacrifices that secured our freedom.
