Bude to Mark VE Day 80th Anniversary

Bude and Stratton will come together on Thursday 8 May 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a series of events honouring those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War.

The day will feature a thanksgiving and remembrance service, live music, local stalls and displays, the ringing of church bells, and the illumination of The Castle and Storm Tower as part of the national tribute.

The full schedule of events is as follows:

VE Day 80 – Bude Itinerary

• 09:00 – Raising of the Union Flag on Shalder Hill
• 10:45 – Service of thanksgiving and remembrance on Shalder Hill, led by Reverend David Saunders
• From 11:30 – Stalls and displays in and around The Castle grounds

Throughout the afternoon:

•  – Bude Choral Society performing songs from the 1940s
   – Kernow Chippy Fish & Chips available
• 14:30 – Bells rung at the Parish Church of St Marwenne, Marhamchurch
• 15:15 – Bells rung at the Parish Church of St Olaf, Poughill
• 18:30 – Bells rung at the Parish Church of St Andrew, Stratton
• 19:15 – Bells rung at the Parish Church of St Swithin, Launcells
• 21:30 – The Castle and Storm Tower illuminated as part of the national tribute

Residents and visitors are invited to attend these events to remember, reflect, and celebrate this historic occasion. More details will be shared closer to the event.

For further updates, keep an eye on our website and social media pages.