Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, 8th May 2025, honoring those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Below, you will find a list of events taking place in Ringwood on and around 8th May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Join us in remembering and honoring this historic occasion.
As part of the national tribute, Ringwood Town Council will be lighting a beacon at 9:30 PM in the War Memorial Gardens to mark this historic occasion. The beacon symbolizes the light of peace that emerged from the darkness of war and will be one of many shining across the UK. The Ringwood Town Beacon was specially made for VE Day 2024 and has now been permanently located in the War Memorial Gardens as a lasting tribute.
The evening will start at 9pm with music from Ringwood and Burley Band. The beacon will be lit at 9:30pm when the Global Tribute will be read by the Mayor of Ringwood. Following the lighting we wil join the nation in singing "A Song of Peace".
We are proud to be working in partnership with Greyfriars Community Centre and the Veterans Hub to ensure a meaningful and respectful commemoration.
The images above are from D-Day 80 in 2024. We look forward to the community coming together once again to honor the past, reflect on history, and celebrate peace. We encourage residents to take part in this national commemoration.
Just as they did on 8th May 1945 to celebrate the end of the war, on Thursday, 8th May 2025, the bells of St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Ringwood will ring out at 6:30 pm as part of the nationwide ‘Together We Chime’ initiative. This special event marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, honoring those who sacrificed for our freedom.
We invite the community to pause, listen, and remember, as we recreate this historic moment together.
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We’re marking 800 years since Ringwood was granted its Royal Market Charter in 1226 – and we’re inviting you to help shape the celebrations.
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Issue 3 of our Council newsletter has been published - click on the image above to read.
Apr
The Town Council invites residents to a special evening ceremony on Thursday 8th May 2025, as part of a nationwide tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
