13/08/2025
On 15 August 1945, the world breathed a collective sigh of relief — the war was finally over. Streets filled with music, flags, and neighbours celebrating together.
This VJ Day, why not bring a little of that spirit into your care home or community group with our Victory Day Memories & Mementos activity?
Here’s how to make it special:
🎶 Play 1940s classics like Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again or Glenn Miller’s In the Mood.
🗺 Use a world map to mark where people or their families were during the war.
📜 Share personal stories, memories, or even second-hand tales passed down from parents and grandparents.
🎨 Create simple VJ Day keepsakes such as cards, collages, or posters.
☕ End with tea, scones, and good conversation — just as they might have done 80 years ago.
It’s a gentle, meaningful way to honour history, spark conversation, and pass down the memories of a remarkable day in our shared history. ❤️
