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Free bus travel for military personnel and veterans as VE Day 80 is marked across North East Lincolnshire

Chris

5/6/2025 8:34:50 AM

Transport

4 mins read

The 80th anniversary of VE Day will be marked across North East Lincolnshire with events to remember the Fallen of the Second World War, to give thanks – and to celebrate.

 

On May 8, 1945, celebrations erupted to mark the end of World War II in Europe. Victory in Europe Day saw Germany unconditionally surrender its military forces to the Allies. Look at pictures here from the Lincs Inspire archives of street parties in Hilstead’s Yard, off Crescent Street, Grimsby and along Cleethorpes’ Bennett Road.

 

Eighty years on, there’s lots going on across the borough – and for past and present military personnel, Stagecoach East Midlands is providing free bus travel on Thursday 8 May.

 

People in uniform or carrying a military ID, veterans with a veteran’s badge or medal, and cadets in uniform – can travel free!

 

This will apply to all those in uniform or carrying a military ID, veterans with a veteran’s badge or medal, and cadets in uniform.

 

 

Events taking place include:

 

Saturday 3 May:

 

 

 

Monday 5 to Sunday 11 May:

 

 

VE Day Thursday 8 May:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday 9 May:

 

 

Saturday 10 May

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday 11 May

 

 

Monday 12 May

 

 

Full details of other events at www.discovernortheastlincolnshire.co.uk

 

Or for all events go to Activities and events – VE Day and VJ Day 80

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