THERE was praise for Crediton’s VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations and commemorations held at Crediton Town and Hamlets War Memorial, not least from one of those who attended the morning ceremony and who remembered VE Day well.

At the flag raising ceremony, from left, Mike May from Crediton RBL, the Mayor of Crediton Cllr Guy Cochran and Rev Matthew Tregenza. AQ 0791
At the flag raising ceremony, from left, Mike May from Crediton RBL, the Mayor of Crediton Cllr Guy Cochran and Rev Matthew Tregenza. AQ 0791 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Students from Queen Elizabeth’s School read poems as part of the proceedings. AQ 0776
Students from Queen Elizabeth’s School read poems as part of the proceedings. AQ 0776 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Molly Strong (91), from Crediton, said that the Crediton ceremony held during the morning of Thursday, May 8 was “very special” and “fitting”.

Hayward’s School Ambassadors were among those present for the ceremony. AQ 0774
Hayward’s School Ambassadors were among those present for the ceremony. AQ 0774 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Last Post was played by a member of Crediton Town Band. AQ 0807
The Last Post was played by a member of Crediton Town Band. AQ 0807 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It included a welcome by the Mayor of Crediton, Cllr Guy Cochran, prayers by Rev Matthew Tregenza, poems by students from Queen Elizabeth’s School, readings by by Mike May from Crediton Royal British Legion, a wreath laid by RBL president Henry Parker and the Last Post played by a member of Crediton Town Band.

The Union flag flying. AQ 0823
The Union flag flying. AQ 0823 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The VE Day 80 wreath, left, which was laid by Crediton RBL President Henry Parker. AQ 0817
The VE Day 80 wreath, left, which was laid by Crediton RBL President Henry Parker. AQ 0817 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Union flag was raised and pupils from Hayward’s School and the public also attended.