Remembrance in Cambridgeshire
VJ Day 80th Anniversary
Multiple events across Cambridgeshire will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, 15th August 1945, when the Japanese empire announced it would surrender unconditionally to allied forces, and the second world war was finally declared to be over.
Cambridge
The Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Dinah Pounds, is holding a church service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at Great St Mary Church, Cambridge (Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ), on 15th August at 11:00. The County President, Col. Roger Herriot, OBE, DL will represent the Royal British Legion Cambridgeshire and RBL members are invited to attend. Cambridgeshire RBL would like as many branch standards as possible to attend and branch standard bearers wishing to attend must notify the County Parade Marshal, Dave Martin at Cambridgeshire.ParadeMarshal@rbl.community or by telephone on 07748 592148.
Sawston
Sawston and District Branch are holding a Band Concert (Newmarket Town Band) and Drum Head Service on 24th August 25 at the Challis Garden, 68 High Street, Sawston. It's between Bilson's Opticians and 'Green Weigh', there is a gap between the two and opens into a large Garden that was left to the village.
Refreshments will be served from the house and a Raffle will be held, (prizes gratefully received).
The garden opens at 2pm with the Band playing 2.30 until 4.30 with a short break.
There is parking at the Co-op Car Park just across the road, but there is a time limit to be aware of.
For further information, contact May Fowler-Brown on 07951 061339
Note. Admission is free and donations will be gratefully received.
Soham
Soham branch will hold a drumhead service on Soham Recreation Ground on Saturday 16th August. Details on poster below.
St Ives VJ Day Service
VJ Day Service – 80 Years of Peace
Friday 15th August 2025 | 11:50 AM
War Memorial – St Ives Town Centre
Join us in marking the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day – the day that signified the final end of the Second World War and the beginning of a long era of peace.
A special commemorative service will be held at the newly refurbished War Memorial (Cross of Sacrifice in Market Hill) starting at 11.50am, with the national two minute silence at midday. This will celebrate 80 years of peace in our country whilst commemorating the sacrifices made in the past and honouring those serving in the Armed Forces of the Crown who still preserve peace today both at home and abroad.
An inclusive service for all ages
Honouring veterans and remembering history
All are welcome
Let us come together in gratitude, remembrance, and hope for the future.
Led by Revd Fr Mark Amey (Vicar or St Ives and Chaplain to the Forces)
Whittlesey
VJ Day lunch jointly sponsored by by RBL and town council.
We are looking for elderly Veterans (over 80) and ex National Service men.
The event is entirely free and will feature two entertainment acts and Fish Chip lunch .
It will be held in Childers Social Club Station Road Whittlesey starting at 1345.
Wisbech
