30-05-2025
In pictures: Residents get together for celebratory afternoon in honour of VE Day
RESIDENTS in Stanway celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day over the long bank holiday weekend.
The picnic in the park united young and old in a celebratory spirit on Saturday on the playing field in Villa Road.
Vendors offered sweet treats and handcrafted goods, while volunteers raised funds for the Royal British Legion.
Music by DJ Busby added to the festive vibe of the event, while youngsters were entertained with games and a bouncy castle.
Ella-Rose Everitt, 5, promotes the Fidget and Fun stall (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Carol Gosgen and her bath bomb and salts stall (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Rebecca King of Bex Bakes (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Taking it easy (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Charlotte Baker selling personalised cups (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Patriotic - Malcolm Campbell on his stall (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Tom Baldwin swings Sophie, 4 (Image: STEVE BRADING)
The Collier family enjoy their ice creams (Image: STEVE BRADING)
John and Jenny Allen enjoy a cooling treat (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Connor Rodman, 7, gets some bubbles going (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Connie Martin, 3, with Dexter, 6, on the ibouncy slide (Image: STEVE BRADING)
Bob Brookes and Jim Welton of the Poppy Appeal (Image: STEVE BRADING)
The event was also supported by Community Energy Colchester, which offers free energy saving advice sessions and visits to residents.
