West Sussex village puts on a party to remember to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Elaine Hammond
By Elaine Hammond

Communities Champion

Published 7th May 2025, 15:25 BST
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Ferring Parish Council and Ferring Village Hall combined forces to put on a party and other events for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

More than 80 people enjoyed a commemorative tea party at the village hall on Saturday, May 3, and many took to their feet to dance to the live music.

Guests included people who were living in the village in May 1945 and representatives from Ferring groups.

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There were two film shows on Sunday, May 4 – the family film Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and The Great Escape, as well as a short talk about Johnnie Dodge from Ferring, who was a survivor of the real escape.

Ferring Parish Council and Ferring Village Hall combined forces to put on a party and other events for the 80th anniversary of VE DayFerring Parish Council and Ferring Village Hall combined forces to put on a party and other events for the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Ferring Parish Council and Ferring Village Hall combined forces to put on a party and other events for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

The village hall was filled once again on Monday, May 5, for a craft market to round off the celebrations.

Ferring History Group will be having an open Day at the pillbox on Patterson's Walk on Thursday, May 8, from 10am to 3pm.

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