NEIGHBOURS have come together today to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Families across the town have decorated their homes and gardens in bunting, rainbows, and flags, and ensured we could still come together for the momentus occasion despite being in lockdown.

Street parties have been held at a distance and many have enjoyed a glass or two alongside a cream tea this afternoon on front gardens and driveways.

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Among those pulling out all the stops was make-up artist Ravarna Hunsdon who decided to take to her street to sing for the neighbours.

She said: "I have a close friend who is currently deployed overseas with the British Army, so I thought this would be a lovely way to say a little thank you to all the armed forces both past and present.

"As well as doing something fun to enjoy and celebrate with all the neighbours."

The 29-year-old, from Tilehurst, entertained scores of families who enjoyed from a safe distance songs such as 'We'll meet again', 'Somewhere over the Rainbow', and after a request for more 'Lean on me'.

Miss Hudson added: "It was so lovely to step outside my front door and sing, and celebrate with everyone on such a patriotic day.

"It was great to see everyone outside celebrating too from their doorsteps."

Elsewhere familes could be seen dotted around the town enjoying a tipple from afar with neighbours.

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Flags and bunting were out in full force with residents around Westwood Glen, Tilehurst, as well as a life-size silhouette of a soldier carrying the Union Jack flag.

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Belle Vue Terrace residents joined in the celebrations by expertly colouring in a 74 on their walls.

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Others got into the spirit even more and dressed up for the occasion including Lianne Boodhun who got to grips with the impressive victory rolls hair style for the day.

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Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane also made the most of marking the occasion by creating posters from the youth team to mark VE Day together from a distance.

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If you have pictures from VE Day celebrations send them in here.

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From Kellie Farragher

What is your response?Hollins Walk, Reading VE Day Street Party

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Reading Chronicle: Hollins Walk, Reading VE Day Street PartyHollins Walk, Reading VE Day Street Party
Reading Chronicle: Hollins Walk, Reading VE Day Street PartyHollins Walk, Reading VE Day Street Party

From Kellie Farragher

What is your response?Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.

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Reading Chronicle: Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.
Reading Chronicle: Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.
Reading Chronicle: Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.
Reading Chronicle: Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.Kellie, Marcia & Graeme Farragher at the ‘Stay at Home’ Street Party celebrating VE Day. Social Distancing in the front garden.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.

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Reading Chronicle: Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.
Reading Chronicle: Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.
Reading Chronicle: Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.Mrs Lynda Hutt celebrating VE Day in Woodley & her 81st birthday.

From Kate Taylor

What is your response?Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.

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Reading Chronicle: Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.
Reading Chronicle: Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.
Reading Chronicle: Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.Tilehurst again came out in force and celebrated VE Day with red white and not blue and Thames Water and APS help by lighting up the water tower as well. They tried all different effects to get the best display. Here is a few of them.

From Elaine Marshall

What is your response?In our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be day

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Reading Chronicle: In our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be dayIn our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be day
Reading Chronicle: In our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be dayIn our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be day
Reading Chronicle: In our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be dayIn our garden enjoy the sun and celebrating be day

From Ryan Sheehan

What is your response?Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.

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Reading Chronicle: Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.
Reading Chronicle: Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.
Reading Chronicle: Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.Reading City Football Club based in Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading pride themselves at being at the heart of the local community, as we're unable to come together and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which saw the second world war come to and in Europe, we've asked our youth section players to create posters to join in with the celebrations. A big thank you to our Reading City Under 9s, Under 10s and some of our Under 12s for their posters, they look fantastic. Tonight the nation we'll join Dame Vera Lynn in singing "we'll meet again", here at Reading City Football Club we look forward to seeing members of the local community again soon until then we hope everyone is staying safe.