VE Day 75: Wakefield mum organises a national celebration for 75th VE Day anniversary with a Family Festival at Home

With the country having to put its VE Day celebrations on hold, one Wakefield mum is helping other families celebrate at home with a number of activities.
The event will feature everything from vintage dance for kids, magic and circus skills to a 1940s lunchtime concert, the Nations Toast at 3pm and a discoThe event will feature everything from vintage dance for kids, magic and circus skills to a 1940s lunchtime concert, the Nations Toast at 3pm and a disco
The event will feature everything from vintage dance for kids, magic and circus skills to a 1940s lunchtime concert, the Nations Toast at 3pm and a disco

Danielle Blyth, who runs ARTventurers in Wakefield and the Five Towns, offering creative play classes, events and children’s parties, is hosting a virtual event called ‘The Big Neighbourhood VE Day 75 Family Festival at Home.’

The event will feature everything from vintage dance for kids, magic and circus skills to a 1940s lunchtime concert, the Nations Toast at 3pm and a disco.

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Danelle said: “It’s such a shame that the great events and street parties that had been planned have had to be postponed.

“But obviously everyone’s health and safety is the most important thing right now.

“As a business, we put our own VE Day plans on hold, but we decided it would be a lovely idea if we could use some of our resources to create an at home festival for families to enjoy from the safety of their own homes and gardens on the day”.

The event is part of ARTventures national programme, with thousands of children across the country joining in.

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ARTventurers have designed free festival packs that people can download at home and use to make bunting, flags and other decorations.

On the day, a full line up of free sessions for all ages will be livestreamed on Facebook.

Danielle said: “It’s a brilliant festival lineup, we wanted to create an event that has something for everyone but with a special emphasis on children – after all, if the kids are entertained then the adults can relax and enjoy the day”.

“The most important thing to remember is that people must stay at home and observe the social distancing guidelines.

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“We’re all going through very sad and uncertain times right now. However this event is something that we’re all really looking forward to. It’s a lovely opportunity for us all to celebrate still together, whilst staying apart”.

Anyone wishing to join in with the festival event can search on Facebook for “The Big Neighbourhood VE Day Family Festival at Home” or visit click here