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VE Day

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The Usk British Legion together with Usk Town Council are commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with a special day of events at Sessions House.

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

VE Day 80 Commemoration Day in Usk - Thursday 8th May 2025
Venue - The Sessions House, Maryport St, Usk

9/9.30am Raising the Flag and VE Day Proclamation
4.30pm Afternoon Tea (no charge/donation)
with Live Entertainment
RefreshmentsTea/Coffee/Wine/Beer/Soft drinks
Table reservation, call Diane 07854 876614
6.30pm Firing of the Cannon – Usk Castle
6.30/7pm Peal of Bells The Priory Church of St Mary's
6.15pm Buskuleles of Usk
7pm Usk Brass Band
8pm Usk Singing Club
9pm Proclamation - Mayor of Usk.
9.05pm Rev. Sally Ingle-Gillis
9.30pm The Nation Sings ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’
9.30pm Lighting the Beacon - Usk Scouts

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Usk TownUsk Town, UskThe town of Usk is steeped in history, from the ruins of a Norman castle to the seventeenth century buildings that adorn the cobbled streets.

Map & Directions

Usk VE Day 80 Celebrations

Type:Remembrance Sunday

Sessions House, 45 MAryport Street, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AD

Opening Times

Season (8 May 2025)
DayTimes
Thursday09:00 - 22:00

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