Residents in Chestnut Grove were among those who gathered over the Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate VE Day with a street party.
Some 35 residents took part in the event, and five takeaway buffet boxes were delivered to elderly residents who were unable to attend. The Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Linda Leach, was in attendance and led a minute's silence in respect to the active and fallen military.
She also visited street parties at Lawnside Green, Broadmeadow Green, Howell Road Allotments, Tithe Road, Stanley Road and Taunton Avenue, and the Wednesfield in Bloom VE Day afternoon tea.
Mayor Councillor Leach said: "I was delighted to be invited to a number of street parties over the Bank Holiday Weekend and to be able to reflect on the immense sacrifices made by those who fought, during the Second World War and in other wars, for our freedom, and to celebrate the peace and prosperity their bravery has given us all.
"The commemorations continue over the next few days, including on VE Day itself on Thursday when the Royal British Legion will be holding a service of remembrance at the Cenotaph, and I myself am looking forward to representing the city when I attend multiple memorial services at The Hague and in the Netherlands this weekend."
The commemorations continue tomorrow (Thursday) when the City of Wolverhampton Central Branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding a service of remembrance at the Cenotaph, St Peter’s Square. All are welcome; please gather at 10.50am.
And Central Library will he holding a coffee morning tomorrow from 10.30am. Staff will dress in red, white, and blue, and there will be a green screen and sing-along with school children. Again, all are welcome.
Pictures from the VE Day commemorations can be found at Flickr.
