PATHFINDER Village celebrated the VE Day 80th anniversary on Monday, May 5.

Land girls planting beans in the Community Garden at Pathfinder, Teresa Armstrong and Teresa Barrett. AQ 0476
Land girls planting beans in the Community Garden at Pathfinder, Teresa Armstrong and Teresa Barrett. AQ 0476 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Harry Trump took his 1942 Jeep to Pathfinder Village VE Day 80th celebrations. AQ 0469
Harry Trump took his 1942 Jeep to Pathfinder Village VE Day 80th celebrations. AQ 0469 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The event included the opening of the Community Garden behind the Village Hall that the garden club and volunteers have been working on for two years.

It was made possible with £4,719 from the National Lottery Community Fund and £1,000 from former County Councillor for the area Jerry Brook, who officially opened the garden by ceremoniously untying the gate.

Sue Latham who came up with the idea of a Community Garden at Pathfinder and who runs the garden club. AQ 0482
Sue Latham who came up with the idea of a Community Garden at Pathfinder and who runs the garden club. AQ 0482 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Iris and Bernie Harsum dressed up for the Pathfinder VE Day 80th party. AQ 0518
Iris and Bernie Harsum dressed up for the Pathfinder VE Day 80th party. AQ 0518 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Tedburn Community Choir sang for the Pathfinder VE Day 80th party. AQ 0526
Tedburn Community Choir sang for the Pathfinder VE Day 80th party. AQ 0526 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some villagers dressed up as Land Girls to do some planting and the Tedburn Community Choir sang.

Wartime vehicles were displayed and a special “Wartime” menu was enjoyed. A celebration cake made by Janet Nash was also enjoyed.

A local resident took along his vintage car, pictured with one of those who dressed as a wartime nurse. AQ 0491
A local resident took along his vintage car, pictured with one of those who dressed as a wartime nurse. AQ 0491 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The celebration cake made by Janet Nash. AQ 0497
The celebration cake made by Janet Nash. AQ 0497 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The garden was the idea of Sue Latham and the project led by Jane Moore, Chairman of the Pathfinder Village Residents Association, supported by many volunteers.

Others who made the garden possible included Peter and Maureen Barr, Chris Moore, Verne, Jim, Ian, Jerry, Chris, Barry Williams, Sarah, Martin Rich and Kitty.

Pathfinder residents who run Pathfinder Hedgehog Corner, raising funds for local hedgehog care. Last year they raised £950. AQ 0511
Pathfinder residents who run Pathfinder Hedgehog Corner, raising funds for local hedgehog care. Last year they raised £950. AQ 0511 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

John Williams and Lizzie Brown dressed for the occasion. AQ 0523
John Williams and Lizzie Brown dressed for the occasion. AQ 0523 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The garden has planting areas, seating areas and makes a convenient addition to the hall’s facilities.