Communities across Bath are holding street parties to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has waived road closure fees for street parties to encourage more community celebrations.
Several are taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May. They include Forester Avenue at Bathwick where the road will be closed between noon and 10pm so local residents can celebrate.
In Widcombe, The Tyning will be closed from 10am to 6pm and part of Horseshoe Walk will be shut between 1pm and 5pm.
Residents in Swainswick will be holding a party with road closures affecting Tadwick Lane and Blacksmith Lane from 1pm to 8pm.
St Barnabas Church at Southdown is also holding VE Day celebrations in the garden from noon to 3pm on Bank Holiday Monday.
There will be games, prizes and music. People are invited to bring a picnic and drinks will be provided.
Rush Hill Mews at Clarks Way will be having a VE Day celebration and open day event on Wednesday 7th May.
From 11am it will be opening its doors for activities that include reminiscence, memorabilia and residents’ stories around VE Day that will be available to read and share.
In the afternoon there will be a 1940s street party with live entertainment and refreshments and there will be a visit from Bath Record Office to talk about evacuation of children, air raid precautions and the Bath Blitz and Admiralty.
Other events taking place in the city include celebrations at Odd Down Sports Ground, starting at noon on the actual anniversary, Thursday 8th May.
The whole community is welcome. There will be wartime music to enjoy and food will be available to buy. There will be a raffle with proceeds to Dorothy House Hospice.
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