by Wickhambrook Parish Clerk
VE Day: Friday marks 75 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. It was anticipated street parties would be held across the weekend, but this will not be possible due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Suffolk Resilience Forum, comprised of the county’s NHS, emergency services and public sector organisations, is stressing the need for the public to continue abiding by the current restrictions, which include social-distancing, throughout the bank holiday weekend. However, there are many other ways to mark the occasion, with a range of resources freely available on www.ve-vjday75.gov.uk. These include bunting and posters to decorate your house and place in your windows, and recipes to follow for an authentic experience. In my home village we are holding a stay-at-home street party with people in their front gardens having a picnic tea.