Wilmslow Town Council have shared their plans to help local residents commemorate VE Day 80 in May 2025.

On Saturday 10 May, on Grove Street, there will be live music from vintage dance band and swing sensation, Debonaires.

Debonaires – who are Cheshire-based – have been variously described as a dance band, vintage function band, swing band, 'little' big band and vintage dance orchestra. Their performances between 12.30pm – 4pm are promised to bring the VE day atmosphere to Wilmslow town centre.

Debonaires will be playing at the event (Image-supplied).

Wilmslow Town Council is also delighted to offer grants of £50 to help groups of Wilmslow residents to organise local neighbourhood community events to mark VE Day 80.

The grants are for occasions such as street events taking place between Saturday 3 May and Sunday 11 May 2025, to purchase items such as bunting, tablecloths, paper plates, hats and signage.

There are 50 grants available in total, allocated on a first come, first served basis. The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 23 April 2025. The full VE Day 80 Grant scheme criteria and application form can be found below.

Wilmslow Town Council will also be offering grants of £50 to help groups of Wilmslow residents to organise local neighbourhood community events to mark VE Day 80 (Image-supplied).

Wilmslow Town Mayor, Councillor Tim Higgins, said, "It is important to mark the significant anniversary of 80 years since the Second World War came to an end in Europe – when spontaneous celebrations broke out across the nation after the long-anticipated news.

"VE Day 80 is a time for communities to come together to commemorate the VE Day generation – especially those that served. We hope that we can help the Wilmslow community do this through an afternoon of vintage live music on Grove Street and grants to support neighbourhood events."

You can find the full grant scheme criteria and application form HERE.

A similar event will also be held at Handforth Youth Centre on Saturday 10 May between 12pm and 5pm.

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