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SUMMARY:VE Day Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Luton’s wartime history during our 150th year as a borough. \nLearn about Luton’s contribution to the war effort. \nExpect vintage music\, arts & crafts\, face painting and more! \n  \nWhere: Stockwood Discovery Centre \nWhen: Sunday 10 May from 10am to 4pm \n  \nIf you have a wartime vehicle made in Luton and would like to get involved – please email events@luton.gov.uk
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-celebrations
LOCATION:Stockwood Park\, London Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 4LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & crafts lesson,Children's event,Cultural,Exhibition,Family,Free events,Heritage,Live Show,Luton150,Music,Social,VE and VJ Day
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SUMMARY:Music at the Bandstand - VJ Special Jazz on a Summer’s day
DESCRIPTION:Live music is returning to the Bandstand in Wardown Park this summer! \nVJ Special – Jazz on a Summer’s day with Rob Mach and Friends Inc. Oxford Lindy Hoppers performing authentic 1940s swing dancing that became popular during the war years.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/music-at-the-bandstand-vj-special-jazz-on-a-summers-day
LOCATION:The Bandstand\, Wardown Park\, Old Bedford Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU2 7HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening,Family,Free events,Live Show,Music,VE and VJ Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T150000
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SUMMARY:Music at the Bandstand - Victory in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Live music is returning to the Bandstand in Wardown Park this summer! \n‘Victory in Europe’ Programme with Luton Brass Band plus vintage vocalist Fiona Harrison performing popular songs from the era on Sunday 22nd June.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/music-at-the-bandstand-victory-in-europe
LOCATION:The Bandstand\, Wardown Park\, Old Bedford Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU2 7HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Free events,Live Show,Music,VE and VJ Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T100000
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SUMMARY:VE Day: Vauxhall WWII Churchill Tank exhibit
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday 10 May (12pm to 6pm) and Sunday 11 May (10am to 4pm)\nWhere: St George’s Square\, Luton\nCost: Free\n\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to see a Vauxhall Churchill Mark III tank up close – an important piece of Luton’s military history. \nDiscover Vauxhall’s significant contribution to WWII and learn about the tank itself with experts from The Tank Museum. \nAlso on the weekend: \n\nlive music from a vintage singer at intervals between 1pm and 4pm each day\nchildren’s activities
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-vauxhall-wwii-churchill-tank-exhibit-1
LOCATION:St George’s Square\, Town Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free events,Heritage,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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SUMMARY:VE Day: Outdoor Cinema
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday 11 May\nWhere: Hat Gardens\, Bute Street\nTime: 10am onwards\nCost: Free\n\nHead down to Hat Gardens – grab a deckchair and enjoy golden-age classics from the 1930s and 40s: \n\n‘Bambi’ (1942) at 10am\n‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939) at 12pm\n‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ (1938) at 2pm
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-outdoor-cinema
LOCATION:Hat Gardens\, Bute Street\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU12EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film event,Free events,Outdoor cinema,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T120000
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SUMMARY:VE Day: Vauxhall WWII Churchill Tank exhibit
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday 10 May (12pm to 6pm) and Sunday 11 May (10am to 4pm)\nWhere: St George’s Square\, Luton\nCost: Free\n\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to see a Vauxhall Churchill Mark III tank up close – an important piece of Luton’s military history. \nDiscover Vauxhall’s significant contribution to WWII and learn about the tank itself with experts from The Tank Museum. \nAlso on the weekend: \n\nlive music from a vintage singer at intervals between 1pm and 4pm each day\nchildren’s activities
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/vauxhall-wwii-churchill-tank-exhibit
LOCATION:St George’s Square\, Town Centre\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free events,Heritage,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T210000
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SUMMARY:VE Day: Civic Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday 8 May\nWhere: Luton Town Hall steps\nTime: 9pm to 9.30pm\nCost: Free\n\nThe ceremony will be hosted by The Mayor of Luton\, Councillor Tahmina Saleem. \nFeaturing: \n\na mix of music\nreadings\nprayers\nculminating in the lighting of the beacon and singing of the hymn ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-civic-ceremony
LOCATION:Town Hall steps\, George Street\, Luton\, LU1 2BQ
CATEGORIES:Free events,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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SUMMARY:Victory Cakes: VE Day Cake Competition
DESCRIPTION:Get creative and decorate a cake to capture the spirit and celebrations of VE Day! \nWe have two competition categories: 16 years and over and Under 16 years. Cakes will be judged on their appearance by a panel of judges from Luton Point. \nAs we are celebrating 80 years since VE Day\, the winner of each category will receive an £80 gift card for a store of their choice. \n  \nDelivery Details: \n\nDate: 8th May\nTime: By 3pm\nLocation: Central Square\n\nAlternatively\, you can deliver your cake to Centre Management (Gallery level) on 7th May between 8am and 5pm. \nEntry Requirements: \n\nRegister your entry via our sign-up form by 5pm on 6th May\nAttach your name\, age\, and contact number to your entry.\n\n  \nJudging will be at 3.30pm with the winners announced just before 4pm. \nWe can’t wait to see your amazing creations! \nTerms and conditions are on Luton Point’s website.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/victory-cakes-ve-day-cake-competition
LOCATION:Luton Point\, The Mall\, Luton\, Luton\, LU1 2LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's event,Family,Food event,Free events,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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SUMMARY:VE Day: 80th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe on Thursday 8th May in Central Square between 11am and 4pm. \nWe will be hosting a street party style event with live music from The Boogie Woogie Gals\, a cake decorating competition (more details here)\, face painting and displays from local groups. Plus the Royal British Legion will be here selling their celebratory VE Day 80 pin and other merchandise. \nCome and join the centre team for a cup of tea\, cake and some fun!
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-80th-anniversary-celebration
LOCATION:Luton Point\, The Mall\, Luton\, Luton\, LU1 2LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Food event,Free events,Live Show,Music,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T120000
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SUMMARY:VE Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Great news we will be holding a VE Day 80th celebration event in Wandon Park on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May \n\n\n\nLike our previous events we hope this will be just as successful and supported by the local community.\n\n\n\nWe already have live entertainment booked\, food\, bouncy castle\, stalls\, raffle\, face painting\, & the much loved ice cream van ! But if you wish to have a stall or want to get involved\, please do send us a message or email savewandon@outlook.com\n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE \n\n\n\nThankyou for your continued support.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-celebration
LOCATION:Wandon Park\, Wandon Close\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU2 8DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community events,Family,Free events,Gardens,Live Show,Music,VE and VJ Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T170000
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SUMMARY:VE Day Celebrations with Luton Brass Band & Fiona Harrison
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate VE Day with Luton Brass Band & Fiona Harrison \nCome and Join Luton Brass Band and Fiona Harrison to celebrate 80 Years since VE Day. All proceeds from this concert will be donated to The Royal British Legion Charity to support their amazing work. \n  \nOn 8th May 1945\, 6 years of conflict in World War II came to an end. A day celebration for most but a day of mourning for those who lost their loved ones. This concert will take the audience back in time with some 1940’s favourites\, Marches\, and reflective music.
URL:https://place.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/ve-day-celebrations-with-luton-brass-band-fiona-harrison
LOCATION:Luton Library Theatre\, St George’s Sq\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Live Show,Music,Town centre,VE and VJ Day
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