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Barton upon Humber Town Council’s Town Award for 2025 will continue with the Wendy Witter Town Award for Organisations, along with the usual Young Person’s award (under 18) and Town Award.

The Award is presented annually to a resident or organisation within the community for work or action of merit. This will be a small thank you to the people who have helped our community or members of it, without expectation of reward or thanks. The winner will receive a silver cup to be held for one year, together with a certificate and keepsake, the award will be presented by the Mayor of Barton upon Humber.

Last year’s Town Award winner was Anthony Berridge who was nominated for “being a tireless, enthusiastic and dedicated campaigner for the retention and promotion of the Friends of the Barton Line”. The winner of the Wendy Witter Town Award for Organisations was awarded to the Barton Inclusive Football club for “going above and beyond teaching football to all on a voluntary basis, welcoming people of all ages, abilities, disabilities and backgrounds” while the Young Person Award winner was Ellie Ariss who was nominated for “inspiring others with her positive attitude, team work and demonstrating outstanding commitment within both school and the local community”.

If you know someone who has:
• Served within an organisation for many years
• Acted over and above the call of duty
• Helped the aged, or infirm
• Guided and helped youth and children
• Performed acts of courage
• Contributed to our community or persons within it

Please click here to nominate or please send a letter giving reasons for your nomination.

TO BE RECEIVED BY 31st March 2026

Alternatively, please contact the Town Council office at The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5QP for a nomination form, email info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01652 633598.

You will appreciate that any person nominated may not be selected on this particular year but it is pleasing to know those, who through their endeavours, are being brought to the notice of the Town Council.

Please See attached Job Description for more information on the Town Clerk Role. To apply, or for more information, please contact the town council via email townclerk@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk telephone 01652 633598 or The Council Office, The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5QP

VE Day 80th Anniversary commemorations are being held across the town today including an Afternoon Tea Party organised by the Barton upon Humber Town Council. St Mary’s Church Bellringers will be ringing for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at 5pm today. The bells ringing out from the Churches and Cathedrals across the UK symbolise the harmony and reconciliation that have been the foundation of our peace for the last eight decades. The Beacon will be lit at 21:30, organised by the The Viking Way Cafe Bar – est 866 Join them at the viewing area from 19:00 for live music performances by the local Ancholme River Jazz Band.

The Barton upon Humber Beacon is just one of over one thousand Beacons lighting the night sky next Thursday, with the flames representing the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the dreadful darkness of war. This isn’t just about remembering the past – it’s about celebrating and enduring the spirit of peace that we all share today, and the friendships that have grown stronger over the last eighty years.

Get ready for the biggest community celebration of the decade! On May 8, 2025, the entire nation, along with our friends and allies around the world, will come together for VE Day 80, marking 80 years of peace. This is more than just a commemoration – it’s a joyful celebration of reconciliation, unity, and the lasting peace that has brought us together.

Bruno Peek CVO OBE OPR Pageantmaster, who has successfully led many national commemorations including D-Day 80 and our late Queen Elizabeth’s Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilees, along with the Queen’s 90th Birthday as many other historic anniversaries over the last forty years, is once again spearheading this very special event on 8th May this year. “We, as a nation and alongside our allies, are committed to making this the largest celebration of the Victory in Europe since the day it was announced 80 years ago by the great Winston Churchill,” said Bruno Peek. “It’s a time to pay tribute to the many millions who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we all enjoy today.”

This year, VE Day 80 will be all about bringing the peoples, families and communities of our great nation together in a spirit of celebration and peace. From the bustling streets of London to the quiet villages of the countryside, from the four countries of the UK to the Channel Islands to the Isle of Man, and to the countries that once stood shoulder to shoulder with us during WWII, the day will be filled with street parties, garden gatherings, and festivities.

The celebrations will begin at 9.00am with hundreds of Town Criers throughout the nation delivering a spirited VE Day 80 Proclamation, setting the tone for a day of fun and togetherness. By 9.00am, communities will raise the VE Day 80 Flag at this time, not as a somber reminder of the past, but as a vibrant symbol of our shared journey toward a brighter, peaceful future. As the day turns into evening, the celebrations will continue with music, dancing, and the sound of bells ringing out from churches and cathedrals at 6:30pm, symbolising the harmony and reconciliation that have been the foundation of our peace for the last eight decades.

At 9.30pm, the night sky will be lit up as over one thousand Beacons and hundreds of Lamp Lights of Peace shine across the UK, with the flames from both, representing the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the dreadful darkness of war. This isn’t just about remembering the past – it’s about celebrating and enduring the spirit of peace that we all share today, and the friendships that have grown stronger over the last eighty years.

“This VE Day 80 holds special significance as it may be the last time we have the privilege of celebrating alongside those who remember the events of WWII. The generation that lived through the war, who fought for our freedom and rebuilt our world in the aftermath, is now in its twilight years. Thank you – a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who made unimaginable sacrifices to secure the peace we enjoy today. As we gather to celebrate, let’s also remember to honour their legacy by committing to the values they fought for: peace, unity, and reconciliation” said Bruno.

To make this moment truly special, we invite everyone to pause, stand if they can, and join in the largest sing along of the patriotic hymn “I Vow to Thee My Country.” Let’s fill the air with song, laughter, and the sounds of joy, making this the most unforgettable party the world has ever seen.

So, gather your friends, family, and neighbours, and join us on May 8, 2025, for a day of unity, celebration, and, most of all, peace. Whether you’re hosting a street party, gathering in your garden, or joining in the fun at your local pub or club, VE Day 80 is your chance to be part of something truly special – a celebration of the peace and reconciliation that bring us all together.

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