Celebrating 80 years of VE Day

Sunday 4th May – Sunday 11th May 2025

A special note for your diary.

VE Day looks back to 8 May 1945, when World War II came to an end in Europe.

Crowds poured into Trafalgar Square in London and streamed up to Buckingham Palace, where they saw Winston Churchill and their king and queen standing out on the balcony. Britain had triumphed against incredible odds, and everyone took comfort in that peace had finally come.

Later, parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, street parties, a thanksgiving service and concert in London, and brightly lit beacons spread throughout the country came to characterise Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Between Sunday 4th May – Sunday 11th May 2025, we invite you to get together with neighbours, family, friends, colleagues and celebrate the 80th Victory in Europe Day with ‘Tea for VE in support of Haig Housing’.

• Host a communal tea party with cakes and music, conversation and dancing
• Reminisce with a sing-song of war time classics
• Dig out treasured photos and remember those who were loved and lost over a cuppa
• Embrace the 1940s with vintage dress, spam and lemon curd galore
• Unleash that jitterbug with a ‘Strictly come VE Day’ 40s themed dance

Haig Housing was there for veterans then, and we’re still here today. By taking part, you’ll be helping us raise the funds and awareness to ensure we continue to provide homes for veterans and their families for as long as we’re needed.

With thanks to our supporters:

It’s as simple as 1, 2, VE!

1. Decide on what you plan to do, the date, times and location
2. Let us know your plans in the below form and thanks to our partner, Silver Spoon, you will receive a free package of baking goodies to help you prepare for the big day*.
3. Have fun creating your own decorative bunting to show support for Haig Housing at your celebration

*Silver Spoon baking good bags will be sent on a first come, first served basis whilst stocks last.

Download Haig Bunting Flags

These bunting flags can be coloured in at your school or home in preparation for VE Day. We have also included a coloured version if you wish to print off in colour.

Instructions:

1. Print off 8xA4 sized flags
2. Cut out the triangles in one piece, following the dotted lines
3. Fold in between the two triangles, fold between the black solid line
4. Attach to string and staple the top middle of the triangle that has been folded in half over a roughly 5metre string