We wish you a warm welcome to our free family VE Day 80th Anniversary Event on Thursday 8th May 2025 at the Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club, Malmesbury Road SN4 8DS starting at 6pm.

Car parking is available on site, however you may wish to allow extra time to arrive and park due to the ongoing roadworks nearby. On a first come first serve basis, a 19 seater bus is being provided from 5.30pm onwards, which has steps up into the bus. Located in at the front entrance of Borough Fields car park, it will take you to the event, with the last bus leaving just before 10pm from the Rugby Club to return to Borough Fields car park.

For those who wish to walk, the bottom entrance at Jubilee Lake will be open for pedestrian access.

Temporary toilets will be available and some seating provided, however you may wish to bring your own seat. 40’s Dress is optional.

Feel free to purchase drinks at the Rugby Club’s outside bar, partake at the various food stalls, take a wander around the military tents and Scarrott & Sons Family Fun Fair are providing fairground attractions for little ones entertainment.

We are also delighted to keep everyone entertained with live music on 2 stages, plus host a dance presentation from our local award winning dance troupe, ahead of lighting the beacon at 9.30pm in celebration of the ‘light of peace’ that emerged out of the darkness of war.

Evening Schedule

• • 6pm – Opening Address from Mayor, Councillor Pat Farrow
  • 6.05pm – 6.35pm – WBLOS/WBLETS
  • 6.35pm – 7.05pm – Wootton Bassett School of Dance
  • 7.05pm – 7.50pm – 41 Degrees Big Band
  • 7.50pm – 8.20pm – Cantanti Choir
  • 8.20pm – 9.05pm – 41 Degrees Big Band
  • 9.05pm – 9.15pm – 1940’s Music
  • 9.15pm – 9.30pm – Tribute
  • 9.30pm – 9.35pm – Lighting of the Beacon
  • VE Day singalong: I Vow to Thee My Country, We’ll Meet Again and God Save the King. [Click on link to find the words to the songs].

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council would like to thank all of those involved in arranging this event including Richard Crapper, George Scarrott & Sons Family Fun Fair and members of the Royal British Legion. Special thanks to Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club for the use of their venue, their help and support.