“VE Day stands for Victory in Europe day, a key event at the end of WW2.
On 8 May 1945 people all over the world celebrated Germany’s surrender, which had been agreed the previous day.
It comes ahead of VJ Day – Victory in Japan Day – on 15 August which commemorates the end of the war.”
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VE Day 80
2 Comments CherryPie on May 8th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Ten
After a difficult meeting with mum and her social worker (mum was having a delusion) the sunny afternoon beckoned me out for a walk.
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 28th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Nine
A window of opportunity for an afternoon walk in the sunshine with plenty of opportunities to sit and ‘rest a while’.
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 27th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Eight
I am back on track with my post shift walk at Attingham Park.
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 26th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Seven
It was a low walking day today. I had a pampering session in the hairdressers followed by a late lunch.
The sunshine was calling me out for a walk but I resisted the urge and visited mum. She was in fine spirits when I arrived but shortly afterwards mum started to be unkind and nasty towards [...]
No Comments CherryPie on Mar 25th 2025
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VE 80th Anniversary Challenge – Day Six
Day six concluded my overnight mini adventure in chesterfield and beyond.
No Comments CherryPie on Mar 24th 2025
