VE celebration

Occurring
for 5 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

On 8th May, 2025 it will be 80 years since the end of the 2nd World War in Europe. although the war with Japan continued until 15th August, we are celebrating VE Day on Sunday, 11th May. There will be a joint service at St Aidan's church starting at the usual time of 10.45a.m. People are asked to bring their own packed lunch to have after the service in the Community Hub, refreshments will be available including a celebration cake.
There will be entertainment, memorabilia to look at and you can come dressed in Forties style outfits. There's no charge for this event.

St Aidan

The Church was originally built in 1895 to serve the needs of a growing community between the parishes of St Leonard to the north and St Saviour to the south. It is able to seat up to 200 people, with sixteen rows of pews in the nave, on either side of a central aisle. Part of the south transept has been altered to form a children’s crèche area, and a central nave altar is used for most Sunday morning services.

An Ainscough pipe organ sits to the south of the Chancel, adjacent to the choir pews. The organ has undergone previous refurbishment and is played occasionally.

The Church gardens are maintained to a high standard by a volunteer team who enjoy their work. The provide a lovely space to to sit and reflect. There is no graveyard at St Aidan’s, but a small Garden of Remembrance is sited to the south of the nave; the ashes of many loved ones are interred here.

The Church sits in its own grounds, just off Station Road in Bamber Bridge. There is off road parking for 20-30 cars. Within the grounds there are two Halls, which are regularly used during the week by the local Community. There is also a Scout Hut, which is used by a scout group affiliated to St Aidan’s.

The Community Larder, which serves the local community is located in the grounds of St Aidan’s Church. The Community Larder operates two mornings per week from this facility, and the main Hall (now renamed the Community Hub) provides a warm space with refreshments at 

Get in touch

Revd. Stephen Martin

St Aidan's Vicarage
Longworth Street
Bamber Bridge
PRESTON

PR5 6GN
Revd. Stephen Martin
01772 335310
Alison Leadbetter (Verger)
07743753413

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VE celebration

Occurring
for 5 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St Aidan
Address
Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston, PR5 6QL, United Kingdom

On 8th May, 2025 it will be 80 years since the end of the 2nd World War in Europe. although the war with Japan continued until 15th August, we are celebrating VE Day on Sunday, 11th May. There will be a joint service at St Aidan's church starting at the usual time of 10.45a.m. People are asked to bring their own packed lunch to have after the service in the Community Hub, refreshments will be available including a celebration cake.
There will be entertainment, memorabilia to look at and you can come dressed in Forties style outfits. There's no charge for this event.

Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Mr Len Weir at
[email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith: 07711 485170 [email protected].
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."
The Police: 999
Lancashire County Council Children’s Services: 0300 123 6720
Lancashire County Council Adults’ Services: 0300 123 6721