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Helping local communities celebrate VE Day 80 in Walsall
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Walsall Council is encouraging local communities to come together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and pay tribute to all those who served in World War II.
To mark this historic occasion, local communities across the borough will be hosting their own communal street parties around VE Day on Thursday 8 May 2025, the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
“ This year marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War and I’m delighted that Walsall Council is helping our local communities mark this momentous anniversary.
To help our residents celebrate, we’ve waived the usual fees for road closures and, in partnership with Walsall Community Network, given small grants to local communities for activities such as street parties, family activities and gatherings in community buildings. Please come along and be a part of this special day. “
“ VE Day is a reminder of our nation’s resilience and courage. It’s a time to thank surviving veterans, and honour and pay tribute to those whose sacrifices made peace possible.
The council will be flying the official VE Day 80 flag outside the Council House and I’m sure the raising of the flag at 9am on Thursday will be a moving start to the day. “
A number of activities and events are taking place across the borough.
A flag raising ceremony outside the Council House in Walsall takes place at 9am on Thursday 8 May 2025. This will be hosted by the Mayor of Walsall and attendees will include Group Captain Ian Sargeant OBE KHS DL, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands.
Libraries will be marking the anniversary too with VE-Day related events and activities in the seven libraries in the borough including Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston, Streetly, Willenhall and the Lichfield Street Hub in Walsall town centre.
For more information on VE Day 80 events, visit:
For Government advice on organising a street party, visit:
Your guide to organising a street party - GOV.UK
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Community events funded or partly funded by Walsall Council include:
Saturday 3 May 2025, 11am to 1pm.
Birchills Agenda 21 - VE Day celebration.
Reedswood, Sons of Rest, Talbot House, Bentley Lane WS2 8SP
Open to all.
Sunday 4 May 2025, 7pm till late.
Willenhall Royal British Legion - VE Day anniversary.
Gilbert’s Bar, 54 Field Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NY.
Ticketed event.
Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 12pm onwards.
Darlaston Sons of Rest - VE Day Celebration.
1 Foley Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HG.
Open to club members only.
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am.
Holy Ascension Place of Welcome - Community Coffee Morning VE Day 80 Celebration.
Holy Ascension Community Church, Sanstone Road, Little Bloxwich, WS3 3SJ.
Open to all.
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 11am to 12 noon
Bloxwich Community Partnership - “Songs that Won the War” - Funtime Theatre Singalong Show, performed by the Funtime Theatre Company.
Stan Ball Centre, Abbotts Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3AZ
Ticketed event.
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 11.00am to 2pm.
Moxley Peoples Centre - 80 Years of Remembrance’.
3 Queen Street, Moxley, WS10 8TA.
Open to all.
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 1pm to 4pm.
Collingwood Centre Ltd - VE Day Lunch followed by entertainment.
Collingwood Centre, Collingwood Drive, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7NF.
Ticketed event.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 11am to 4pm
Darlaston All Active - VE Day Celebration; community event with live 1940s entertainment, afternoon tea and raffle.
Darlaston Town Hall, Victoria Road Darlaston, WS10 8AA.
Ticketed event.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 9pm-9.15
Preservation of Pelsall Remembrance - VE Day Celebrations with the Lighting of the lamp at 9.00pm service/gathering at the Cenotaph at 9.15pm.
Pelsall Village Centre, High St, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4LX.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 9.30am to 4pm.
The Hothouse - VE Day Celebrations.
18 Myatt Avenue, Aldridge, WS9 0DP.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 11am to 2pm.
Aaina Community Hub - WW2 Memorial Day.
Bath Road, WS1 3BS.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 11am to 4pm.
Old Hall Peoples Partnership - VE Day Celebration.
Bentley Community Centre, Wilkes Ave, Bentley, WS2 0BD.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Mossley Community Connections CIC - VE Day Celebration.
35 Central Drive, Dudley Fields, Walsall, WS3 2QH.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 1pm to 4pm.
Aldridge Community Centre - VE Day - Entertainment and Afternoon Tea.
Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8AN.
Ticketed event.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 3.15pm to 4.45pm.
Walsall for All CIC - VE Day - Celebration in the Garden.
Walsall For All CIC, Bath Road, Caldmore, WS1 3BS.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 6pm to 8pm.
Willenhall CHART - VE Day Celebration Afternoon.
19 Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NS.
Open to all.
Thursday 8 May 2025, 9pm to 10.15pm.
Rotary Club of Aldridge - VE Day Commemoration.
Aldridge Social Club, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8NL.
Open to all.
Thursday 8th May 2025, 9pm.
Short Heath Lest We Forget CIC - Lamp of Peace Evening.
Open to all.
Saturday 10 May 2025. 9am-3pm
Preservation of Pelsall Remembrance - VE celebrations. A community VE Day celebration.
Pelsall Village Centre, High St, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4LX.
Saturday 10 May 2025, 10am to 5.30pm.
Aldridge Royal British Legion - VE Day Gathering.
Turtles Head, 14 Croft Parade, Aldridge, WS9 8LY.
Open to all.
Saturday 10 May 2025, 10am to 2pm.
Streetly VE 80 celebration.
Streetly Community Library, Blackwood Road, Streetly, B74 3PL.
Open to all.
Saturday 10 May 2025, 12pm to 4pm.
Ryecroft Neighbourhood Resource Centre - Street Party.
28 New Forest Road, Walsall, WS3 1TR.
Open to all.
Saturday 10 May 2025, 12pm to 3pm.
St Michaels and All Angels Church - Celebration, Remembrance and Thanksgiving.
Hall Lane, Pelsall, WS3 4JN.
Ticketed event.
