(Full photo gallery below.)
For three sun-soaked days (2–4 May 2025), our members turned Corby Glen into a living tribute to VE Day—and an unforgettable celebration of community.
Friday: Arrivals & Patriotic Parade
Brilliant weather sparked spontaneous meet-ups as vans rolled in and bunting went up. The evening’s red-white-blue theme shone, highlighted by three friends in matching patriotic suits. Inside, volunteer décor lead Kerry unveiled a 1940s-style hall. Live vocalist Cherry Bomb moved from wartime favourites to modern dance-floor fillers. (Photos below.)
Saturday: Exploration & Vintage Party
Morning sunshine tempted many into the nearby village, where the lavender hut scented the air and cream-and-jam scones fuelled the age-old debate. Back on-site, our vintage party preparations ramped up. After Tim opened with Churchill’s “We shall never surrender” and a one-minute silence, mountains of home-cooked food and generous pours of Pimm’s kept everyone happy. Traditional games for all ages crowned the afternoon, followed by TV-themed bingo, a frantic beetle drive and chair-swapping contests. (Photos below.)
Sunday: Farewells & Future Plans
Decoration take-down is always tinged with sadness, but a communal coffee morning turned packing up into planning ahead. Congratulations to Demi and James, winners of the free-rally draw! (Final photos below.)
Rally Honours
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Best Dressed Van: Tim
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Best Dressed Male: Tony
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Best Dressed Female: Jos • Sylvia • Jan
Thank You
To our decorators, bakers, marshals, entertainers, sponsors and every member who lent a hand, your generosity made the weekend shine. Scroll through the photo gallery below for all the highlights, and stay tuned to our events page for what’s next!
