VE Day 80th Anniversary Programme.
6.30 – 7.00pm – Maldon Youth Orchestra
7.30pm Outdoor Cinema: ‘A Royal Night Out’ (12A)
A FREE screening of the film ‘A Royal Night Out’ inspired by true events, this charming romantic comedy recounts the glorious celebration of the end of World War II in Europe and the extraordinary evening when a young Princess Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) and her sister, Princess Margaret (Bel Powley), take to the streets of London for a whirlwind adventure filled with excitement, danger…and the flutters of first love.
- There are limited spaces available, so please book your FREE tickets here.
- Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, picnic etc.
- Best Bar None will be open to purchase drinks and other food
The evening will continue after the film, so stay and join us from 9pm as we join together across the nation in paying tribute and celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. (Timings are approximate)
9.05pm – Welcome
9.10pm – ‘Celebrating VE Day: 80 years on’ by Stephen P Nunn, local historian and broadcaster.
9.20pm – Cllr Kevin Lagan, Chairman of Maldon District Council reads ‘The Tribute’
9.25pm – Kohima epitaph
9.30pm – Lighting of the VE Day bonfire
Hymn – ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’
This event has received £3,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
