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Malpas VE80 Celebrations

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WE'RE SAYING THANK YOU TO THE WORLD WAR 2 GENERATION

80 years ago the guns fell silent in Europe on the world's second global war.
It is time to think about all of those who gave their lives for us and also those who experienced the hardship of living through those tragic times.

MALPAS "VE80 – THE HOME COMING" – FOUR DAY EVENT

Project Objectives

to remember and honour the soldiers who gave their lives during World War 2 and are listed on the Malpas War Memorial
to recognise the hardship endured and sacrifices made by local residents during the 1939 – 1945 period.
to provide a comprehensive cross section of events that will be of interest to our current village residents, thus helping newcomers to the village, to get to know our history, thereby enhancing our overall community spirit and pride of place.

The Four day event is taking place in Malpas on 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th May 2025 marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Malpas Men remembered on the War Memorial
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Ticket Sales

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The celebrations will have something to appeal to all ages of the community.

Join our parade

At 12:30pm on Saturday 10th May 2025, a commemorative parade of period vehicles, and suitably attired residents will move through the streets making its way to the Recreation Ground.

If you own a 1940's or pre-World War two car, tractor, motorcycle or military vehicle, then we would invite you to join our parade.

We would also like residents to participate in the occasion by wearing 1940's period dress.

The Parade

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
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Wartime Roadshow

Make sure to visit our Wartime Roadshow which includesmilitary, civilian anddomestic artefacts from the SecondWorld War.

Find out more about timesin Malpas through the war, the impact ithad and how families and lives cametogether afterwards.

Loan us your Artefacts

The search for Second World War artefacts to display at a Wartime Roadshow in May 2025 has begun.
Local and former residents who would be interested in sharing family photographs and memorabilia from the period for a exhibition should contact Adrian Waddelove

VE80 Celebration Play
We still need juniors, and young adult actors for our exciting Community Play in May, part of VE Day celebrations happening in the village.

Beacon Lighting – 8:30 pm on Thursday 8th May

Saturday 10th May – Malpas Recreation Ground

Big Band Night

5K Fun Run

Sunday 11th May – Afternoon Tea with The Ronnies