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VE Day 80th Weekend

10th May - 11th May 2025

Come along for the VE Day Anniversary at New Tavern Fort.

The Poppy Appeal, in partnership with Gravesham Borough Council are hosting a free weekend of entertainment, re-enactors, classic vehicles, dancing, vintage stalls and more.

There will be a full musical programme on the Bandstand on both days with a Drum Service on Sunday morning attended by the Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven and The Mayor of Gravesham, Daniel Adewale King.

 

Bandstand programme - hosted by Taz Kavanagh 

 

 Saturday 10th

Sunday 11th  

11am - 11:30am

Shane Milligan

10am-10:30am Drum Service

11:50am - 12:20pm

Gatsby Swing Jazz

11am - 11:30am Shane Milligan

12:40am - 13:10pm  

Calii Malpas

11:50am-12:30pm Side By Side

13:30pm - 2pm

 Stephen Porter

 12:40pm-1:10pm Calli Malpas

2:20pm - 2:50pm 

Leanne Jones

1:30pm-2pm Stephen Porter

3:10pm - 3:40pm

Stephen Porter

2:20pm-2:50pm Leanne Jones

4pm - 4:30pm

Gatsby Swing Jazz

2:50pm-3:50pm Deena Jive

 

 

4pm-4:30pm Swingtime Sweethearts

For more information contact amit.hayer@gravesham.gov.uk

 

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Free entry

Days and times

  • 10th and 11th May
    10am - 5pm

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Address

VE Day 80th Weekend New Tavern Fort
DA12 2BH

Contact


Visit Gravesham
Gravesham Borough Council
Civic Centre, Windmill Street
Gravesend
DA12 1AU
01474 337600
visits.gravesend@gravesham.gov.uk
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