STOCKPORT CELEBRATES VE DAY, VICTORY IN EUROPE 1945

8th – 10th May 2015.

Could your school help? Stockport Heritage Centres are asking primary schools in the borough to send out the information given below about Stockport’s celebration of 70 years since VE-Day

On the 8th, 9th and 10th May this year, the guardians of Stockport’s heritage are celebrating 70 years since VE-Day, the end of World War 2 in Europe.

What is planned is a celebration for families to enjoy themselves in the town centre, just as they did on that day in 1945 when the bells rang out across the country, street parties were held in every town and laughter, music and dancing could be heard where once there was darkness and fear.

On the Saturday and Sunday, the 9th and 10th, the streets around the market will be turned into a 1945 style street party, with long tables and chairs laden with similar drink and food that would have been available to families in 1945. There will also be a huge variety of free activities and a range of stalls selling their wares.

If your child goes to school in Stockport and is aged between 6 and 10, your family is invited to the party!

You can come along for free. No one will be charged entry but tickets must be obtained so that the organizers can make sure everyone is included. Families can get their tickets by going to:

https://eventbrite.com/event/16236570018/

You can book all events, including the street party on this site.