Bramley War Memorial

75th Anniversary of VE Day, Friday May 8th 2020
2020-05-08 | Bramley War Memorial, LS13 3JZ
Message from Caroline Gruen, Chair of the Friends of Bramley War Memorial
The Friends of Bramley War Memorial have reluctantly had to take the decision to cancel the planned event to honour the anniversary of VE Day on 8th May, due to the risks of the current Coronavirus pandemic. We are very sorry that we cannot invite you collectively to remember those who were fighting on the home front on the day itself, but we are hoping to remember, honour and thank them at an organised event to embrace both VE Day, and VJ Day on 15th August.
As a mark of respect, Norah Gibson, a Friend of Bramley War Memorial and myself will (in a group of two only, in line with Coronavirus advice) lay a single wreath at the memorial, on behalf of the Bramley and Stanningley communities. We will do this at 3.00pm, the exact time that Churchill delivered his speech.
Our Union Flag will be flown and a lantern with lit candle will be on display.
If you have any memories, photos or memorabilia which has come in to the family through relatives we would be really pleased to see and share it for the purpose of making a book or something similar for access by our community. You can do this by contacting John Barker, Secretary of The Friends of Bramley War Memorial at email bramleywm@aol.com or by direct message.
We will remember together, but sadly physically apart on 8th May.
Caroline

Bramley Baptists War and Remembered Graves Clean Up
2020-05-20 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-06-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-06-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-07-01 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-07-15 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-07-29 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-08-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-08-26 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) and 7 more dates | Bramley Baptist Church Yard, LS13 3RD
Close up of the Grave Furniture designed, produced and placed by Students at West Leeds Academy.

SSAFA Veterans and Families Sunday Lunch
2020-06-07 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-07-05 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-08-02 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-09-06 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-10-04 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-11-01 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-12-06 12:30 - 15:00
SSAFA Lunch Club

Eightieth Anniversary of V.E. Day on 8th. May 2025 from 10.40 am
2025-05-08 10:40 - 12:00 | Bramley War Memorial, LS13 3JZ
On Thursday 8th. May, there will be a service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at Bramley War Memorial to commemorate the 80th. anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The event will start at 10.40am.
The speech given by King George VI on VE Day in 1945 will be read. Wreaths will be laid as we remember especially over 200 service personnel from our local communities who gave their lives in service to their country during World WArd Two.
If you have any memories of VE Day in 1945, we’d love to hear them and you can share them with us at the event.
PLEASE DO COME AND JOIN US ON MAY 8TH.

80th. Commemoration of VJ Day August 2025 beginning at 11.40 am
2025-08-15 11:40 - 12:30 | Bramley War Memorial, LS13 3JZ
Eighty years ago, on 15th. August 1945, all hostilities of the Second World War were brought to an end by the surrender of Emperor Hirohito of Japan. At the Bramley War Memorial we will remember and honour the many, often overlooked soldiers from England, its Commonwealth and Empire who fought bravely for justice in the Far East. Although few of the survivers may still be alive to join us on the day, Bramley will remember what was done by them and those who did not return to make the world a better place for those of us living today.
Our remembrance for all those who suffered and died in the Far East Campaign during the Second World War will include an act of silence, prayers for Peace for all who wish to join in and the speech, given by His Majesty King George VI to the Nation and Commonwealth on VJ 1945 will be read.
The event will begin around 11.40 am leading to a period of silence at 12.00 noon to match the national Act of Remembrance and end with an act of commitment to Peace.
All are welcome to come along on the day.

VJ DAY 2025
2025-08-15 11:40 - 12:30 | Bramley War Memorial, LS13 3JZ
Act of RemembranceEighty years ago, on 15th. August 1945, all hostilities of the Second World War were brought to an end by the surrender of Emperor Hirohito of Japan. At the Bramley War Memorial we will remember and honour the many, often overlooked soldiers from England, its Commonwealth and Empire who fought bravely for justice in the Far East. Although few of the survivers may still be alive to join us on the day, Bramley will remember what was done by them and those who did not return to make the world a better place for those of us living today.
Our Act of Remembrance will include an act of silence, prayers for Peace for all who wish to join in and the speech, given by His Majesty King George VI to the Nation and Commonwealth on VJ 1945 will be read.
The event will begin around 11.40 am leading to a period of silence at 12.00 noon to match the national Act of Remembrance and end with an act of commitment to Peace.
All are welcome to come along on the day.
