VE80 in Earls Colne
ECHM and other village organizations are taking part in the national celebrations on 8th May 2025. Please see the poster for timetable of events. The Three Colnes Parish magazine will also have the poster in the May Edition and individual posters can be found around the village. Alternatively, here is a list of events.
Thursday 8th May
10.00am-3.00pm
Earls Colne Primary School – The Museum will be at the school with its gazebo, a display, music and Union jack flags. The children and staff are invited to “dress up” for the day in 1940’s style
12.30pm
Light Lunch and Lunchtime Recital with Kim Peak – Music from World War II at St Andrew’s Church
6.30pm
National Bellringing
7.00pm
Thanksgiving Service at St Andrew’s Church
7.25pm
Rededication and unveiling of new plaque to “The Marauder Men” USAAF tree in St. Andrews churchyard
7.30pm
Military Vehicle parade up High Street to Recreation Club. Please line the street, dress up and wave the flags!
9.30pm
Beacon Lighting Millenium Green and singing of national song “I vow to thee my country”
Friday 9th May
2.00pm
Illustrated Talk Earls Colne Airfield 1942-1945, The Rosemary Britten story and the SAS in Essex – see separate flyer or news item
Sat 10th May
12 Noon
Children’s Tea Party – Village Hall Car Park – EC Parish Council
2.00pm
Stane Street Players – sketches & 1940’s music Village Hall.