"God bless you all. This is your victory! It is the victory of the cause of freedom in every land. In all our long history we have never seen a greater day than this. Everyone, man or woman, has done their best. Everyone has tried. Neither the long years, nor the dangers, nor the fierce attacks of the enemy, have in any way weakened the independent resolve of the British nation. God bless you all."
Winston Churchill, 8th May 1945
The Hambleton VE Day Street Party recreated the atmosphere of 1945.
Attractions included:
- Old Fashioned Sweet Stall
- Tombola
- Cake Stalls
- Hook a U-Boat
- Face Painting
- Bouncy Castle
There were also competitions to enter:
- Cake Making & Decorating Competition
- Flower Arranging Competition
For dried flowers and for fresh arrangements
- Fruit and Vegetable Competition
For displays and for home-grown produce
Create a garden in a seed tray
In addition, there was a competition for Infants and for Juniors for the best dressed child in attire representing the war years.
A NAAFI provided refreshments, including a special limited edition VE Day Beer produced by Sue Simpson of the Brown Cow Brewery.
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