On Wednesday 7th May we celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The anniversary was an opportunity to honour the second World War generation and reflect on the sacrifices made during the war. Many of the people who attend our group were children during the war.
They have vivid memories of going into air raid shelters and witnessing the aftermath of the Sheffield blitz. They recall rationing and the impact that the loss of life had on their communities. We spent time reflecting on the hardships but also on the positive outcomes of how communities came together and helped each other.
The morning period was spent finishing decorating the hall. We put up bunting, flags and balloons. Linda had made a cake which we all shared. After lunch, we had a musical afternoon, singing and dancing facilitated by Andrea. It was a really lovely day, a day to share experiences and celebrate freedom and peace.
