On Friday 15 August 2025, communities across North Northamptonshire will mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Japan (VJ) Day.
North Northamptonshire Council will be taking part in the Lamp Light of Peace tribute, with lamps displayed at council offices in Corby, Thrapston, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough.
Local town and parish councils will be leading commemorative events in towns and villages across North Northamptonshire, bringing communities together in remembrance and reflection.
Events
Corby
Locations
Date and time
Event
Coronation Park, Corby, NN17 2UN
Saturday, 16 August 2025, at 12pm to 5pm
Neighbourhood Family Fun Day, Coronation Park
Oundle
Locations
Date and time
Information
Oundle War Memorial, Junction of Market Place (A427), Oundle, PE8 4EF
Friday, 15 August 2025, at 12pm
Commemoration of VJ Day
Rushden
Locations
Date and time
Information
War memorial, 5028 High Street, Rushden, NN10 0PD
Friday, 15 August 2025, at 11pm
Flag raising and Commemoration of VJ Day
Hall Park, Rushden, NN10 9NG
Friday, 15 August 2025, at 8:00pm
Lighting the Beacon and Rushden Mission band performing
Raunds
Locations
Date and time
Information
Raunds War Memorial, St Peter's Church, High Street, Raunds, NN9 6JB
Friday, 15 August 2025, at 12pm
Commemoration of VJ Day
Stanwick
Locations
Date and time
Information
Stanwick War Memorial, St Laurence Church, Church Street, Stanwick, NN9 6PS
Friday, 15 August 2025, at 12:45pm
Commemoration of VJ Day
Woolaston
Locations
Date and time
Information
War Memorial, Cobbs Lane Cemetery, Wollaston, NN29 7SW
