Across Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and the surrounding villages, bunting has been hung up, birthdays have been celebrated and afternoon teas have been enjoyed. There was also a flyover from a Spitfire at Dame Vera Lynn’s house. Do you have any VE Day pictures you can send us? Email us at [email protected].
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Lotte Francis and her two-year-old son Winston dressed up and celebrated VE Day with a hand-delivered afternoon tea from Tory’s Cafe in the Park and flag making, complete with socially-distanced street party with the Edward Road residents. SUS-201105-114548001
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Bethany and Felicity Lehkyj made bunting in Haywards Heath for VE day. SUS-201105-114515001
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Ron Farley, who lives in Scaynes Hill and trained as a pilot during World War Two, turned 95 on VE Day. Keith Farley, his son, said: "He had a good day of celebration with a Zoom party with his three children and spouses, calls from family and friends, neighbours wishing him happy birthday distanced at his door and a giant birthday cake. He also joined in the local celebrations for VE Day." SUS-201105-114600001
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A spitfire flying over Dame Vera Lynn's house on Monday, May 11, at 1.10pm. Photo by Virginia Lewis Jones, Dame Vera Lynn's daughter. SUS-201105-140317001