VE Day

On Thursday 8th May, Ampleforth College marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a number of events in school and with the local community. 

10.30am saw members of the CCF conducting a flag raising ceremony in similar fashion to those events that took place across the country at the same time. 

Then at lunchtime a very busy charity bake sale was held in support of the Royal British Legion.  Such delicious offerings available to us all. 

During the chaplaincy period on Thursday afternoon the House masses recognised all the previous Amplefordians that served and fell in the service of their country.   The Mass also reflected on the conflict, its relevance and ramifications for the present day. 

In the evening, a detachment from the CCF attended the VE Day service at All Saints Church in Hovingham.  A further detachment from the CCF RAF Section supported a beacon lighting ceremony at Danby, this again was happening at the same time as other beacon ceremonies across the country. 

Major Dennis, our CCF Contingent Commander, said “VE Day is not only an opportunity for remembrance but also an occasion for rightful celebration that the sacrifice made by service personnel and civilians alike to achieve victory was worthwhile and provided the basis for the lives we are fortunate enough to enjoy today. May we hope as a community never to see such a terrible conflict take place again in the future.”