Events – Gravesham Borough Council

Medals Workshop - VE Day 80th Celebration

This fun workshop offers children the opportunity to make air dry clay medals.

Date: 3rd May 2025

Poster with Union jack bunting, and a cartoon image of a medal in the shape of a gold star. Text reads VE Day 80th Celebration Medals Workshop

Heart Bunting Workshop - VE Day 80

This fun workshop will offer children the opportunity to make Union Jack hearts to celebrate VE Day.

Date: 3rd May 2025

Poster with text VE Day 80 Heart Bunting workshop. Image of crafted Union jack decorated hearts on bunting

VE Day Celebration Special with PJ and Rose - Smooth Sunday Sessions

Join us at the St George’s Arts Centre Café for a very special Smooth Sunday Session.

Date: 4th May 2025

Poster with text that reads Smooth Sunday Sessions, PJ & Rose, Sunday 4th May
Image of PJ & Rose stood next to eachother with Union Jack bunting above

Official VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting

The Windmill Hill Beacon will be officially lit by the Mayor of Gravesham at 9.30pm

Date: 8th May 2025

A lit beacon with text over the image: Official Lighting Ceremony

VE Day 80 Weekend

The Poppy Appeal, in partnership with Gravesham Borough Council are hosting a free weekend of entertainment, re-enactors, classic vehicles, dancing, vintage stalls and more.

Date: 10th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Poster with text The Poppy Appeal present VE Day 80. Union jack bunting

Riverside Festival 2025

Gravesham Riverside Festival will be held on Saturday 5 July 2025, with lots of live music and family fun activities.

Date: 5th July 2025