Wellington Trust VE 80 Day experience

Step aboard HMS WELLINGTON for a very special VE Day 80 experience of commemoration, fun and fundraising

Wellington Trust VE 80 Day experience
Thursday 8th May 2025
1400 – 1700

Dress: Smart casual or period 1940’s wartime

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    The Wellington Trust is delighted to be part of the national celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Europe (VE Day). HMS Wellington was still on Battle of the Atlantic duties off Gibraltar 80 years ago, so we are throwing a wonderful party in her honour that will also support her preservation.

    We have a fabulous programme onboard planned, and includes:

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    Welcome drinks reception on the quarterdeck
    Screening of significant newsreels from 8 May 1945
    Take the helm! Experience our Battle of the Atlantic AR in our historical wheelhouse
    WI Big Bake onboard with a London-based WI branch
    A sumptuous afternoon tea – with some wartime reminders
    Dancing to live entertainment from 1940’s revival band “The Glenn Miller Style Orchestra”
    Best period dressed guest competition
    Surprise period games and entertainment
    Fundraising raffle with a wonderful array of prizes
    Silent auction for a very special experience onboard

    Tickets are £80 per person, including VAT, with 100% of profits to the Wellington Trust.

    Numbers are strictly limited, so do support the Wellington Trust and celebrate this special day with us!

     Guests and supporters with special dietary requirements, please emailfsparkes@thewellingtontrust.org

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