VE Day 80
Potton Town Council, hosted a day of moving and memorable events on Thursday 8 May 2025, to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
The day started at 9am with the Town Crier reading out the VE Day 80 Proclamation in the Market Square.
The evening started with bell ringing at St Mary’s Church – Ringing Out in Celebration.
Later in the evening in the Market Square 1940s music was played in advance of main evening event. The main event started with an introduction from the Master of Ceremonies – Denis Ellison, Vice-Chairman of Events Committee. The Town Crier read out the VE Day 80 Proclamation. The Beacon Lighting was undertaken by Major Simon Sadler TD VR DL. VE Day 80 Tribute was read by Retired Navy Captain David Tall RN OBE, Potton Youth Councillor Sam and Potton Town Council Chairman Councillor Vicki Gwilliam. Singing of the hymn I Vow To Thee My Country by the town’s choirs, lead by Dr Douglas Coombes MBE and accompanied by pianist, Mrs Ronnie White . Prayers by The Revd. Alex Wheatley, St Mary’s Church. The National Anthem was sang. Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’ was then sang.
Potton Town Council wishes to thank all who have attended the VE Day 80 Celebrations and all who have helped to organise the event.