Bracknell celebrates VE Day 2020 at home

Families across the town have decorated their homes and gardens in bunting, rainbows, and flags, and ensured we could still come together for the momentus occasion despite being in lockdown.

picture from Maria Creech

Street parties have been held at a distance and many have enjoyed a glass or two alongside a cream tea this afternoon on front gardens and driveways.

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Among those celebrating were residents in Staverton Close, Bracknell, where bunting, flags, and chalk drawings adorned the street.

Families enjoyed a social-distancing sing-along to mark VE Day 75th anniversary, music provided by Richard, a member of the Vocalese Community Choir.

He entertained his neighbours with songs of the era such as The Lambeth Walk, Knees up Mother Brown, Run Rabbit Run and The White Cliffs of Dover.

One resident said: "It was wonderful to see the older generation teaching the tunes and words to the younger members of the Close; A way of continuing the historical traditions of our nation."

Neighbour Joanne Perrett added: " It was a special day which will be remembered for many reasons: honouring our heroes, past and present, who have protected us with 75 years of freedom.

"But also bringing back community spirit and the forging of new neighbourhood friendships - especially important during these difficult times of Covid 19."

Elsewhere, there were also celebrations in Asher Drive with even the pets making a special effort for the day - while residents enjoyed creams teas and bubbly.

Neighbours also went all out in Knox Green with the decorations and celebrations.

Many in Bracknell also got to enjoy a special appearance for the day from the Red Arrows and a spitfire that whizzed through the skies above the town.

If you have pictures from your celebrations send them in here, and let us know if you captured the flypasts too.

Chalk creations sent in by Veselinka Becejac