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13-05-2025
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PICTURES: 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrated in Mold
Over 400 people enjoyed the entertainment, free refreshments and 'street party' atmosphere at Daniel Owen Square. The sun shone on the square throughout and audiences enjoyed a host of entertainment, with Mold Town Concert Band starting off the day. Children from Nercwys Primary School, dressed as war time evacuees, then read and sang WW2 themed songs and poems to the delight of the crowds. Sharon Wallace also returned to Mold to sing popular songs from the 40s through to the 60s and CanCan band provided cafe style music from France, Europe and Latin America. The event wouldn't have been possible without the volunteers from Rhydymwyn Valley History Society who provided a photograph and memorabilia display from the former Ministry of Supply's Valley Works in the Alyn Valley. Volunteers from Mold Town Council dressed up for the occasion in 1940's outfits and were joined by Mold and Buckley Army Cadets who were kept busy throughout the day helping set up and take down the event. RELATED READING A spokesperson said: "They also did an excellent job of ensuring everyone enjoyed a free cuppa or three along with handing out free biscuits, chocolate bars and crisps. "Staff and volunteers at the Daniel Owen Centre who had been busy all week decorating the centre were also dressed up and kept busy throughout in the café serving delicious homemade cakes. "Attendees also had the opportunity to have a photo with Winston Churchill, who was on the square in his iconic top hat and suit. Although, some people may have thought they were seeing double as Councillor Brian Lloyd was also dressed as Churchill for the occasion!" Mayor of Mold Cllr Paul Beacher was the judge of the best 1940's dressed competition and awarded a commemorative VE Day 80th Anniversary £5 coin to winners Denise Ball and Owain Davies, who both looked splendid in their outfits. Jane Evans Mold Town Council Events and Community Engagement Officer said: 'What a fantastic day, such a great turnout, it has been brilliant to see everyone, all ages, come together to enjoy the day, the atmosphere was amazing, a real community feel to the event. MOST READ "We've received so many positive comments from those who attended, it makes all the hard work organising the event worth it. Special thanks to our event sponsor Romaquip and to Mike from Tesco's in Mold who organised donation of biscuits, crisps, drink and chocolate bars for the event. "I would also like to thank Tents & Events for providing the chair hire free of charge and to Millington's Removals who collected and returned the chairs free of charge for us. Special thanks must also go to all the volunteers who helped make the event a success, including the team at the Daniel Owen Centre and Mold and Buckley Army Cadets, everyone worked so hard to ensure the event was ready and ran smoothly throughout. "I would also like to thank Adele Davies from Mold Flower Club who provided the beautiful table flowers for the occasion.'
Leader Live
04-05-2025
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Where VE Day celebrations will take place in Flintshire and Wrexham
The events will mark the unconditional surrender of Nazi German troops across Europe to the Allies in World War II on May 8, 1945 sparking widespread celebrations across the war-weary Allied Nations. Outside Europe, the war continued until Japan became the final Axis power to surrender later that year on September 2. This is how Flintshire and Wrexham will celebrate the milestone, which officially takes place on Thursday, May 8. In Wrexham, commemorations will begin with a service of remembrance at St Giles' Church at 12.30pm on Thursday, May 8. From 1.15pm the city centre will see the military associations of Wrexham parade their Standards through the city centre streets. The parade will be led by the Royal Welch Fusiliers Volunteer Corps of Drums - who have been honoured with the freedom of the city since 1946. It will march along Hope Street, on to Queen's Street, Queen's Square, Lambpit Street and Chester Street. When the march reaches the Crown Buildings there will be a salute before turning right onto Bodhyfryd where the parade will halt. While the Wrexham Salvation Army band plays there will be a wreath laying ceremony before the parade concludes and participants retire to the War Memorial Club. A free VE Day event will take place in Rhosllanerchrugog at the Hafod Colliery Social Club on Broad Street on Saturday, May 3. Everyone is welcome to attend between with a fantastic array of activities to keep young ones entertained between 12.30pm and 6pm, including a barbecue, games, fun fair rides, bouncy castle and stalls. Then, between 6pm and 11.30pm, the celebrations will continue for the adults with a cash bingo, open bar and live singer Dom Henderson who will perform from 9pm. Mold Town Council will be hosting an event at the Daniel Owen Centre with World War II-era music displays from Rhydymwyn Valley History Society and period military vehicles on display. There will also be performances from Mold Town Concert band, singer Sharon Wallace and the band CanCan plus free hot refreshments. Meanwhile Flint Town Council will begin its commemoration with a proclamation on St Mary and St David's Parish Church steps at 9am before showcasing wartime memorabilia and art and poetry related to the conflict by local school pupils at the town hall. There will also be a fish and chip lunch at noon before, in the evening, a beacon on the Flintshire coastal path in Flint will be lit to symbolize the 'light of peace'. Buckley Cricket Club will be hosting VE Day event on Sunday, May 4. They have 'lots of activities planned' and a barbecue will be lit. The bar will be open and music will be playing. The action on field will be a North Wales representative team match. St Peter's Church in Holywell will mark the occasion with a 1940's celebration lunch from midday on Bank Holiday Monday (May 5). If you know of further VE Day celebrations taking place in Flintshire and Wrexham, please let us know by emailing news@
Leader Live
03-05-2025
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Mold Town Council to host VE Day anniversary event
Mold Town Council has announced details of the event to mark Victory in Europe, taking place on Sunday, May 11, from noon-3.30pm on Daniel Owen Square, in the town. There will be entertainment, with Mold Town Concert Band playing first, next on stage will see the return of a Mold favourite, Sharon Wallace, who will be singing lots of wartime songs. Also joining the line-up is band CanCan, who specialise in cafe style music from France, Europe and Latin America from swing to bossa nova and beyond. Read more: Sharon Wallace will sing wartime songs. There will also be a display of military vehicles on Meadow Place car park and information boards from Rhydymwyn Valley History Society, with photos and memorabilia from the former Ministry of Supply's Valley Works in the Alyn Valley. Mold Town Concert Band. People can also enjoy a free cuppa and biscuits, served from the Daniel Owen Centre throughout (as long as stocks last). There will also be a Best Dressed competition. People are encouraged to get into the 1940s spirit and dress up in 40s/wartime themed outfits. A prize will be awarded for the best 1940s dressed adult and child, as chosen by the Mayor, Cllr Brian Lloyd. For enquiries or further information, call Mold Town Council on 01352 758532 or email events@
