North Lincolnshire Council will host a series of commemorative activities on 8 May. The public is invited to participate in these events:
• 10.30am A Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony in Church Square, Scunthorpe.
• 12.30pm A short church service of remembrance and wreath laying at St Lawrence’s Church, Frodingham.
The Armed Forces Hub situated on High Street, Scunthorpe will be open following the wreath laying, from 1.30pm until 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome to pop in and use the facilities of the hub and tea and coffee will be available all day.
The evening will continue with a celebration starting at 7pm in Church Square, Scunthorpe, featuring:
• Local choirs and performers
• A screen with a live broadcast of BBC events
• Children’s activities from The Dancing Tiger Scrapstore
• Fish and chips, the official food of VE Day 80
• Additional refreshments and facilities available at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
The event will culminate with a 9.30pm sing-along to “I Vow to Thee My Country”, followed by a Beacon Lighting Ceremony, a national tradition to mark the significance of this occasion.
Elaine Marper, Armed Forces champion for North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is a momentous occasion and an opportunity for us all to come together, reflect, and honour the incredible sacrifices made by those who served, in every conflict.
“I encourage everyone to take part, whether by attending an event, joining a local celebration, or simply taking a moment to remember the past as we look towards the future.”
