Motion text
That this House notes that the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day has been marked through a host of commemorative events in Newcastle-under-Lyme including a church service at St Giles Church, the lighting of a beacon in Queens Gardens outside the headquarters of the District Borough Council, Castle House, a number of sessions and film screenings at the award winning Brampton Museum, a community party in the Westlands, commemorations at the brilliant local schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme and many important and personal reflections in the homes, gardens and lives of local people; acknowledges the remarks of His Majesty the King to the nation at 9pm on Thursday 8 May 2025; welcomes the spirit of remembrance, of community and of appreciation that brought people from right across Newcastle-under-Lyme and North Staffordshire together; gives thanks for the contribution and sacrifice of the greatest generation; and recommits itself to honouring the most important tribute to those who gave their lives, building a more tolerant, inclusive and peaceful world.
Signatures (3)
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There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.