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Leader Live
08-05-2025
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- Leader Live
Hundreds turn out in Wrexham to mark 80th VE Day anniversary
The anniversary marked the unconditional surrender of Nazi German troops across Europe to the Allies in World War II on May 8, 1945. The events began with a service at St. Giles Parish Church and was followed by a parade led by the RWF Volunteer Corps of Drums over to the cenotaph on Bodhyfryd. Service at St Giles (Image: NQ staff) Another service took place at the cenotaph, where wreaths were laid and the last post was played as Wrexham marked their respects. Several councillors and public figures were in attendance such as Ken Skates MS and Andrew Ranger MP. A number of schools across Wrexham were represented at the service, with some pupils in attendance at the cenotaph. As the parade took place, people lined the streets from St Giles Church up towards Queens Square and round to the cenotaph. Two people in attendance were Carole and Ken Molyneux from Hawarden. Ken had joined the guards in 1958 and it was a proud day for him to see the day marked in such a manner. The pair said: "We've come out to join in the service to remember, as it is so important. "We live in Hawarden, but we heard about the parade and wanted to come and see it. It's brilliant to see so many people here. "It is so important to mark the occasion properly and remember those who gave their lives." Carole and Ken Molyneux (Image: NQ staff) Nicola Taylor, another onlooker said: "Events like this need to be marked and it's amazing to see so many people out supporting it. "The parade was great and they've done a good job of marking the occasion." Cllr Beverley Parry-Jones, Armed Forces Champion at Wrexham Council, said: 'I am immensely honoured and privileged to be Armed Forces Champion for Wrexham County Borough Council. MOST READ: "Today our communities of Wrexham and the Armed Forces have come together to give thanks, remember and celebrate VE Day. "During our church service we remembered and gave thanks for the brave young men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. 'Celebrations to mark both the end of World War Two and to mark the freedom that we all enjoy today will be taking place in communities throughout the county borough.'
Leader Live
06-05-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Andrew Ranger MP shares Wrexham's plans for VE Day
MP for Wrexham This year marks the 80th Anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day with plans to commemorate this across the country and here in Wrexham. The 8th May will begin with a service at St Giles Church followed by a parade through the centre of Wrexham, led by RWF Volunteer Corps of Drums when the Standards will be paraded by different military associations. This will culminate in a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial on Bodhyfryd as Wrexham pays tribute to this incredible generation who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As always, Wrexham will play its part in these national commemorations, mindful of the role played by servicemen and women from our area and given our proud connection with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. VE Day on 8th May 1945 was a national holiday and events were organised to mark the occasion including services, street parties and parades. Winston Churchill addressed the nation on the radio and appeared on the balcony of the Ministry of Health in London. However, the war was not over as fighting in the Far East against Japan continued until August 1945. Of course, the celebrations took place in the shadow of the deaths and casualties that many families had experienced, alongside the strain of wartime life: air raids, rationing and other restrictions. The Imperial War Museum is looking for letters or postcards sent by your family members during the Second World War to their loved ones. This could include soldiers on the front line; men, women and children on the home front; or relatives who contributed to Britain's war effort from Britain and Commonwealth countries. You can share any examples via the special website As ever, if you have any queries or concerns or you have an issue that you would like me to try and assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01978 788854 or
