Tilgate Park hosted VE Day beacon lighting ceremony

Crawley Borough Council held a beacon lighting event yesterday evening at Tilgate Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. 

This significant day marked the end of World War II in Europe. The beacon lighting was part of a nationwide initiative, with beacons lit across the country creating a chain of light that represented hope and remembrance.

There were live performances by a local marching band, Sussex and Surrey Drum and Bugle Corps, vintage trio Angel Delights performed war time songs and Crawley Writers Circle read locally written poetry. The event was also supported and attended by Crawley Sea and Royal Marines Cadets, The Royal British Legion and The Crawley and Horsham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.