The Trafford Centre announce VE Day celebration plans for the 80th anniversary
To celebrate 80 years since Victory Day, The Trafford Centre will be putting on a day of fun for all the family on Sunday the 10th of May.
The event will be in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund charity, and the day will include live entertainment including music from The Hootin’ Annies Big Band and the Royal Air Force Air Cadets Band along with military displays for the “Great Hall Street Party.”
The Trafford Centre said: “Guests can explore a fascinating Veterans Living History Museum in The Orient, packed with authentic artefacts from WW1 to the present-day - including gas masks, medals, ration books, military headdress and more.”
Adding: “Outside the Great Hall will be a battlefield ambulance, military vehicle and an interactive British army recruitment stand where the public can try on kit and equipment, ask questions and seek advice on joining the Regular and Reserve Army. The 103 Regiment Royal Artillery will also be displaying a LL18 field gun on Lower Peel Avenue (outside Boots).”
The Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Amy Whyte, will be in attendance at 1 pm to oversee the centre representatives re-sign the Armed Forces Covenant, highlighting their commitment to the Armed Forces.
Simon Layton, Centre Director, said: “VE Day is an incredibly important moment in our history, and we’re proud to honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who lived through it. This event is not only a tribute to them, but also a chance for families to come together, learn, and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy today. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. It promises to be a truly memorable day.”
Head down to The Trafford Centre on the 10th of May to enjoy this day of celebration!