VE Day anniversary service scaled back due to coronavirus

Whittlesey Town Council had planned an event on Friday, May 8, which would have seen residents invited to a special service.

However, today a spokesman for the council said: “The Mayor of Whittlesey, Councillor Mrs Julie Windle, will lay the wreath to observe the Anniversary on 8 May. The Royal British Legion Standard will accompany the Mayor on this occasion.

“This will unfortunately not be a community event as we cannot be seen to encourage a social gathering.

“We are still hoping to go ahead with the VJ Day celebrations on 15 August but that will, of course, be dependent upon the situation nearer the time.”