Andrew Ranger MP shares Wrexham's plans for VE Day
This year marks the 80th Anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day with plans to commemorate this across the country and here in Wrexham.
The 8th May will begin with a service at St Giles Church followed by a parade through the centre of Wrexham, led by RWF Volunteer Corps of Drums when the Standards will be paraded by different military associations.
This will culminate in a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial on Bodhyfryd as Wrexham pays tribute to this incredible generation who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
As always, Wrexham will play its part in these national commemorations, mindful of the role played by servicemen and women from our area and given our proud connection with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
VE Day on 8th May 1945 was a national holiday and events were organised to mark the occasion including services, street parties and parades.
Winston Churchill addressed the nation on the radio and appeared on the balcony of the Ministry of Health in London.
However, the war was not over as fighting in the Far East against Japan continued until August 1945.
Of course, the celebrations took place in the shadow of the deaths and casualties that many families had experienced, alongside the strain of wartime life: air raids, rationing and other restrictions.
The Imperial War Museum is looking for letters or postcards sent by your family members during the Second World War to their loved ones.
This could include soldiers on the front line; men, women and children on the home front; or relatives who contributed to Britain's war effort from Britain and Commonwealth countries.
You can share any examples via the special website https://ve-vjday80.gov.uk/letterstolovedones/.
As ever, if you have any queries or concerns or you have an issue that you would like me to try and assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01978 788854 or Andrew.Ranger.mp@parliament.uk
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