VE Day 80 Jazz Night & Beacon Lighting

Published: 01 April 2025

VE DAY 80 JAZZ NIGHT & BEACON LIGHTING

7-9.30pm at West Horsley Place

A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR ALL AGES

The main VE Day 80 celebration will take place in the stunning grounds of West Horsley Place. There will be music, dance, vintage jeeps, food, drink and games. This is an outdoor event so please dress appropriately for the weather and uneven grass surfaces. There is free parking on site but we encourage you to walk.

MUSIC & DANCE: Throughout the evening there will be live music performed by The Sarah Jane Eveleigh Jazz Quartet, and a series of free 1940s SWINGDYHOP dance workshops which you can sign up for at TicketSource.

JEEPS & GAMES: Climb aboard one of our WWII jeeps for a family photo opportunity and enjoy some traditional games in the recently opened Sensory Garden.

PICNICS, FOOD & DRINK: We invite you to find a picnic spot in the beautiful Rose Garden, and tuck into some of the locally produced food and drink that will be on offer. Enjoy some traditional fayre from Howes Fish & Chips, artisan sausages and burgers from Rupert St. Catering, and ice cream from Gray’s Gelato. Wash it down with a hot cup of English tea from Tigerlily Bus Company, a Gin & Tonic from Silent Pool, a chilled bottle of ale, lager or a soft drink from The King William IV tent, or a glass of sparkling wine from the Parish Council's pop-up bar.

BEACON LIGHTING: Towards the end of the evening we will assemble in front of the Manor House and join communities across the UK in a ‘Moment of Shared Celebration’. We will hear the VE Day 80 Proclamation and a rousing performance by Horsley Choral Society, after which we will light our beacon. Vice Lord Lieutenant of Surrey Mary Cresswell will do the honours.