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Northway Skatepark Jam

Come and celebrate the launch of Northway’s brand new skatepark! Expect rider demos, jam-style competitions, loads of prizes and Bangin’ food served up by The Dogs Street Food. There will be rider demos, competitions and prizes and much more.

Northway Skatepark Opening Jam
Saturday 31st May | 12pm – 4pm

GL20 8GL

Hosted by Northway Parish Council

Borough commemorations for the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan

As the 80th anniversary of VE Day approaches on Thursday, 8 May, residents are planning their VE and VJ Day celebrations to make this anniversary a memorable one.

VE Day marks the end of World War II in Europe and is a time to honour the sacrifices made by our brave servicemen and women. The war did not end until 15 August 1945, when Japan surrendered, which was celebrated across the world as ‘Victory over Japan’ (VJ Day), the end of the Second World War.

See the events we’re aware of to date taking place around the borough. If you’d like to add an event, please contact communications@tewkesbury.gov.uk.

Tewkesbury
8 May
Tewkesbury Abbey
High Tea at 4pm in the Parish Hall and a VE day themed choral evensong service at 5.30pm with ringing in the tower at 7.30pm.

Sudeley Castle
5 May
Victory Day at the Castle! | Sudeley Castle & Gardens
All day and available with general admission.

7 May, 12.30pm
Tewkesbury Fields Care Home, The Oxhey, Tewkesbury GL20 6HP
Live music entertainment and party in the gardens with food and refreshments available for all to enjoy.

9 June, 3pm
Tewkesbury Methodist Church.
Armed forces & VE Day Service

The Leigh and Coombe Hill Parish
Village celebration on Monday 5 May
Complimentary soft drinks and cake will be serviced on The Leigh Green.
The Master of Ceremonies will be Colin Dearing, a knowledgeable WWII enthusiast who will make a toast.
There is also a wet weather plan.

Brockworth Parish Council
7 May, 2.30-4pm
VE Day Afternoon Tea, Brockworth Community Centre

8 May, 8-9pm
VE Day torch on hill
Cooper’s Hill

Churchdown
8 May, 9am
Join the Parish Council in Churchdown Park to raise the flag, hear the official proclamation and words from the chairman to mark the occasion.

Gretton
8 May, 1pm
A party to remember!
Gretton Village Hall.
Commemorate VE Day with afternoon tea. Children from Gretton School will be singing a selection of wartime songs and then year sixes will serve sandwiches, nibbles, cake and tea!

Winchcombe
8 May, 7pm
VE Day 80
St Peter’s Church Winchcombe
An evening of entertainment, including songs, poems, short plays and personal remembrances from Winchcombe locals.