Holbeach beacon was lit to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

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Published: 14:10, 15 May 2025

A town’s beacon blazed to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Holbeach branch of the Royal Observer Corps Association ensured that the town’s beacon had been light on Thursday last week to commemorate this important anniversary.

Entertainment had been provided on the beacon site, which sits between Wignal’s Gate and Spalding Road, on the evening.

Standards at the Holbeach Beacon PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES

The Holbeach beacon was lit to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES

John Kinder, of the Holbeach branch of the Royal Observer Corps Association, in front of the beacon PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES

Some of the people who went along to watch the lighting of the Holbeach Beacon PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES

Association chairman Tony Topliss had praised member John Kinder for his role in organising the event.

He said: “John lit the beacon, prepared it and did a tremendous job.

“Everyone enjoyed the event.”

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