A Celebration of VE Day 80 in Dorking
Saturday, 10 May 2025
- Time
- 12:00 - 16:00
- Venue
- Dorking Town Centre, Dorking, GU1 2AW
- Price
- Free
Live music and dance, vintage vehicles, family activities and pop up street parties
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Dorking is looking forward to a fantastic celebration on Saturday 10th May to commemorate VE Day 80 and Surrey Day.
Join us in the town centre from 12 noon – 4pm for…
St Martin’s Walk
Polka Dots – 1940’s singing duo
A Flashmob from First Dance Studios and a 1940’s dance lesson
Farncombe Jazz Choir
A stand showcasing 1940’s fashion
St Martin’s Walk Car Park
Come and explore Vintage Vehicles
Downs Solicitors Heritage Gardens
Come and enjoy afternoon tea treats from local cafes in this tranquil setting
Live music with Mandy Dineley Penny during the afternoon
Old King’s Courtyard
Enjoy afternoon tea treats from Harts at the Courtyard with live music from Zara Britain during the afternoon
Dorking Museum
Explore Dorking Museum as part of our Celebration of VE Day 80 and Surrey Day. There will be a family activity for all to take part in, children will be able to dress up in our WW2 costumes and handle artefacts from WW2. There will also be a special window display and a Refugee Exhibition with a focus on World War 2.
The family activity will run from 1000 – 1530 and children will be able to create commemorative flags, bunting, medals and poppies. All materials will be provided free. This activity is in collaboration with the Arts Society Dorking.
United Reformed Church, West Street
Join in creating a ‘Dove of Peace’ display in the church garden.
Dance Displays from Lucy’s Dance Project and Laird Academy.
Charity Cream teas available
Plus throughout the town
Rampant Roosters Morris Dancers
VE Day commemorative trail
Decorations
Appearances from Dorkers our town mascot
Our local cafes serving takeaway afternoon tea treats to enjoy at any of the above Street Party Venues
And more surprises to come!
This event is kindly supported by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited, who operate Nower House Care Home in the heart of Dorking.
Join us in the town centre from 12 noon – 4pm for…
St Martin’s Walk
Polka Dots – 1940’s singing duo
A Flashmob from First Dance Studios and a 1940’s dance lesson
Farncombe Jazz Choir
A stand showcasing 1940’s fashion
St Martin’s Walk Car Park
Come and explore Vintage Vehicles
Downs Solicitors Heritage Gardens
Come and enjoy afternoon tea treats from local cafes in this tranquil setting
Live music with Mandy Dineley Penny during the afternoon
Old King’s Courtyard
Enjoy afternoon tea treats from Harts at the Courtyard with live music from Zara Britain during the afternoon
Dorking Museum
Explore Dorking Museum as part of our Celebration of VE Day 80 and Surrey Day. There will be a family activity for all to take part in, children will be able to dress up in our WW2 costumes and handle artefacts from WW2. There will also be a special window display and a Refugee Exhibition with a focus on World War 2.
The family activity will run from 1000 – 1530 and children will be able to create commemorative flags, bunting, medals and poppies. All materials will be provided free. This activity is in collaboration with the Arts Society Dorking.
United Reformed Church, West Street
Join in creating a ‘Dove of Peace’ display in the church garden.
Dance Displays from Lucy’s Dance Project and Laird Academy.
Charity Cream teas available
Plus throughout the town
Rampant Roosters Morris Dancers
VE Day commemorative trail
Decorations
Appearances from Dorkers our town mascot
Our local cafes serving takeaway afternoon tea treats to enjoy at any of the above Street Party Venues
And more surprises to come!
This event is kindly supported by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited, who operate Nower House Care Home in the heart of Dorking.
Venue
Dorking Town Centre
High Street
Dorking
GU1 2AW
Dates
The event runs from 12:00 to 16:00 on the following dates.
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