UPDATED ON THURSDAY, 15th MAY
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Snape village commemorated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with an event on the green adjacent to St John’s Church — and thanks to all of those who helped arrange and plan the event, in particular the Church Team. Snape school choir started proceedings with a number of themed songs, and we had a great turnout from the School and parents. The children appreciated the large audience, and the really positive applause and response. < Alan E: image by Doris |
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Paul and Kay Readhead did a first-class job of providing additional music and enter-tainment, together with our trusted piper David Gillingwater. David could have made a fortune if he had charged for selfies, as he was in full regalia and much in demand. Alex from the Golden Key provided a quality BBQ on the evening. There were a number of excellent entries for both the adult and children’s fancy dress, and the winners received prizes donated by Mary James from the Aldeburgh book shop. |
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The Rev Rob Leveritt made a personal and moving address prior to the Lighting of the Beacon at 9.30pm.
There was a display of original posters (circa WW2) that Gordon McSweeney had lent, and which remain on display in the Church this week, together with a display of work from children at Snape School.
Altogether an enjoyable and social evening, even if the cutting wind meant a few people left early to warm up.
Tim Beach
UPDATED ON MONDAY, 12th MAY 2025
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Thank you, Jim Burzio, for a selection of more photos from Thursday's VE80 celebration. Don't forget that the WW2 exhibition remains in the Church this week. — Webmaster
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As stated on the homepage, if you object to any photographs
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UPDATED ON SATURDAY, 10th MAY 2025
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We have a very few photos of Thursday's celebrations, but more would be most welcome for a website selection. In the meantime, you may be interested to know that the excellent WW2 exhibition will remain in the Church this coming week.
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UPDATED ON FRIDAY, 2nd MAY 2025
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Don't forget the VE-Day Celebration at the Church this coming Thursday, 8th May from 6:00pm to 9:30, ending with Lighting of the Beacon.
For fuller information, see below, but also the School choir and children have prepared a singalong of 1940's music, and an art and book display for the Church, together with original WW2 posters.
UPDATED ON 28th MARCH WITH POSTER
You can download the poster by clicking upon it, perhaps to display in your window.
POSTED ON 13th MARCH, 2025
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On Thursday, 8th May from 6:00pm, Snape village will be commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE-Day with an event on the green adjacent to St John’s Church. The Rev Rob Leveritt will make an address prior to the Lighting of the Beacon at 9.30pm.
We will have a BBQ, music, a piper, displays from children at Snape School, community singing and much more, hopefully finishing with the Lighting of the Beacon. Feel free to bring your own picnic food and refreshments.
There will be a fancy dress competition with WW2 theme, and prizes for the best dressed adults and children.
Parking will be on Church Farm field behind the Church, with an accessible drop-off point near the Church.