Miranda BearnsLowles
Miranda BearnsLowles
9 May, 2025
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East Dean village market commemoration of VE day

East Dean village market commemorated VE day on Wednesday 7th May The stall holders dressed up in either 1940’s wear, red, white and blue or in the forces.

Welcome to East Dean village market on VE Day

Many stalls where adorned with flags and bunting.

East Dean village market wanted to show their respect and gratitude for the those who fought for our freedom

Helen and Pegi our land army girls
Helen and Pegi our land army girls Credit: Town and village markets

especially for those who did not return home

The market decorated the hall and outside market with bunting, VE Day flags, mini flags and balloons.

Kevin’s in the Navy Usually found mending watch stalls and batteries
Kevin’s in the Navy Usually found mending watch stalls and batteries Credit: Town and village markets

The stall holders embraced and enjoyed the day in their celebratory clothing.

Joyce and Sandra in their red, white and blue
Joyce and Sandra in their red, white and blue Credit: Town and village markets

Land Army girls and sailors could be found selling their crafts.

East Dean village market is open every Wednesday 10-2pm with food, craft and artisan stalls found in East Dean village hall, the food square (hall car park) in the green triangle and green shopping parade (outside area for the summer).

The Downland buns celebrated too
The Downland buns celebrated too Credit: Town and village markets

We look forward to welcoming everyone 10-2pm.

VE Day decorations with glass lady Helen and her hand felted bears
VE Day decorations with glass lady Helen and her hand felted bears Credit: Town and village market
The cafe at East Dean village market serving freshly cooked breakfasts, brunches, light lunches, sausage rolls, turnovers, scones, home made cakes, hot and cold drinks
The cafe at East Dean village market serving freshly cooked breakfasts, brunches, light lunches, sausage rolls, turnovers, scones, home made cakes, hot and cold drinks Credit: Town and village markets
More decorated stalls
More decorated stalls Credit: Town and village markets

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