On the 6th May as many of us that could be fitted in, got together at the Maghull Baptist Church to celebration the end of the war in Europe some 80 years ago.
We had a brilliant morning with the NAAFI handing out cups of tea or coffee and an abundance of cakes to choose from. The hall was decorated in red, blue and white with a smattering of Welsh flags intermingled amid the Union flags.
Our hall was decorated with posters from the war era and we all learnt how to be like dad and keep mum, how to dig for victory and how to do our bit in the Land Army.
Many members looked resplendent in their costumes and a few tried the jitterbug to the sound of Chattanuga Choo Choo. Mementos of fathers and uncles who did their bit were displayed with pride and medals were worn to honour the departed who had done so much.
We played Housey Housey and tested our knowledge of the war era with two quizzes. They were won by a very astute couple who scored 50 points out of 55. That’s what I call impressive!!
We rounded off the morning with a good old British sing song of the favourites of the period before standing in silence as a mark of respect for those who fell and in thanks for those who came home.