Hundreds enjoy ‘stay at home’ tea parties as town commemorates VE Day75

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

It was a far cry from the plans the town had prepared but there was no shortage of families determined to remember May 8th 2020.

The mayor Cllr Julie Windle began the day with a short ceremony at the war memorial before she toured the town to see some of the many families enjoying their ‘lockdown’ teas.

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Bunting and balloons were in abundance, there were cream teas, flags and plenty of smiling faces across the many homes she passed.

Julie said those taking part showed due regard to social distancing and she was only sorry she couldn’t get to see every home that was taking part in VE Day75.

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

When VE Day dawned it was a poignant reminder that it had been 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe.

It wasn’t of course until August that the conflict finally ended with the surrender of Japan (VJ Day) but the significance of VE Day will never be forgotten.

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

In Whittlesey, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the town remember to those millions who ensured the freedoms we enjoy today.

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)

Whittlesey celebrates the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Whittlesey Cam was with the Mayor who was out and about in all parts of the town to capture the moments. It was social distancing at its best with plenty of drink, cakes and bunting on show. Picture; WHITTLESEY CAM (Image: Archant)