PAST EVENTS

What a fantastic evening was had by all at Whitwick on Thursday 8^th May for the VE Day 80^th Celebrations where hundreds of residents joined with Whitwick Parish Council and Whitwick Scout Group in remembering those who had fought in the War and the joy of Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Local children had helped decorate the village by colouring in bunting. The weather had stayed dry and the villagers came out to have a good time. At 6.30pm 3 military vehicles paraded around the village, stopping at the local pubs and outside the care home for the elderly residents to enjoy. A service was held at St John the Baptist Church attended by parishioners and Scouts from across the Ashby and Coalville district. The community lined the streets down at the City of Dan for photos with the vehicles, and children and adults alike were enjoying the 1940s style family fun games such as Splat the Rat, Skittles, Hopscotch, Ring Toss, and even a few brave volunteers for a soaking in the stocks! 80p portions of Chips went down a storm and the queues were out the door at The Three Horseshoes ‘Pollys’ pub, with the ice cream van and coffee van also doing a roaring trade all night. The amazing singer kept the crowds entertained, as did the band warming up for the parade. All the scout troops and military personnel assembled with a flame lit procession up to the Scout Hut, for the proclamation and beacon lighting, followed by the fireworks display to end the evening with a bang. It was an amazing event that brought the community together and it was fantastic to see Whitwick at its best!