Staying at home picnic pictures to mark VE Day 75

By Derek Davis

9th May 2020 | Local News

Cheers from the Old School House, with social distancing in the communal garden
Cheers from the Old School House, with social distancing in the communal garden
Out the front in Shotley Gate
Out the front in Shotley Gate
Even the Welsh flag gets an airing with Marian
Even the Welsh flag gets an airing with Marian
Family time in Shotley
Family time in Shotley
The Higgs family joining in the fun
The Higgs family joining in the fun
Grandchildren just having fun
Grandchildren just having fun
Thomas Brosnan was sent a special card from Russian schoolchildren
Thomas Brosnan was sent a special card from Russian schoolchildren
Glowing in the sunshine
Glowing in the sunshine

The sun shone down on the peninsula as the VE Day stay at home picnics and parties got into full swing.

Tea, cakes, sandwiches and a drop of something stronger helped celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe.

With Vera Lynn, Glenn Miller and host of other 40s classics, mixed with more modern numbers, provided the background sounds for the unusual but unforgettable anniversary celebrations.

Here are a selection of your photos, my thanks to Geraint Pugh, Brian Ives and others for sharing. Fee free to send your picnic pics to [email protected]

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