VE Day May 8th 1945 signalled the end of the Second World War in Europe.

This year marks the 80th anniversary and many celebrations and commemorations are taking place across the country.

Maulden is also commemorating the event with a Lighting of the Beacon Ceremony on Thursday May 8th at 8.30pm in the St. Mary’s Churchyard.

Maulden History Society is holding a VE Day 40’s Dance on Saturday, may 10th at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. There will be dancing, singing from May Blossom & the Seltzer Sisters, quiz, raffle and promises to be a good evening. We held a similar event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the start of the war in 2019 which raised over £1000 for the forces charities – RBL, SSAFA, RAF Benevolent Fund and Help for Heroes.