US EditionPolitical opinion with Kieran Mullan MP: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
- Runshaw College in Preston faced criticism in May 2025 for not commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
- The criticism arose because the college prioritized a 'culture day' event over traditional VE Day remembrance activities, sparking outrage among parents and former members.
- The 'culture day' featured Caribbean dancing, Bollywood, and a fashion show, while the college reportedly ignored any two-minute silence or VE Day-specific observances.
- Critics highlighted the significance of VE Day by referencing the profound sacrifices made during the 1945 victory in Europe, underscoring how previous generations gave up their lives so that future ones could live in freedom.
- Runshaw College's Principal Clare Russell stated that the school honors the end of the conflict in Europe in 1945, recognizes the sacrifices made by the Commonwealth nations, and supports British values that unite the community.
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'Are they forgetting our own country?' Parents left fuming after college snubs VE Day celebrations for 'culture day'
'Are they forgetting our own country?' Parents left fuming after college snubs VE Day celebrations for 'culture day' - A Lancashire college has been accused of "forgetting" about VE Day after parents fumed about the decision to instead focus celebrations on "culture day"
Political opinion with Kieran Mullan MP: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Often when people think of our area’s history, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Battle of Hastings. But last Thursday, the country came together to commemorate another important event in our history, one in which our local area can be proud of the part generations before us played.
CHALTON LOWER SCHOOL MARKS 80th ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY WITH CREATIVE BUNTING WORKSHOP
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8th May, pupils from Chalton Lower School in Houghton Regis were given the chance to design their very own bunting decorations to mark the historic occasion. The event, organised by local housebuilder Barratt Homes, helped Chalton Lower School’s Year 4 pupils put their sewing skills to the test in a bunting craft workshop led by local business, Happydashery. Carrie Wainer from Hap…
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