Cosham family decorate street in preparation for VE Day anniversary

Natalie Rodgers along with husband Graham and their two children, Fabian and Oscar, both 12, have spent the last two nights decorating Hilary Avenue with Union Jack flags and homemade bunting. The family will also be flying their own original VE Day flag passed on to Graham from his grandmother.

The mark the occasion, residents can take part in a number of street games including bingo and a pub style quiz. Professional singer, Miranda Williamson, who lives on the street, will be transporting her neighbours back to the 1940’s with renditions of wartime classic songs.

Natalie said: ‘I think such events are important on two levels. Firstly, it’s vital we remember the veterans who ensured we had a VE Day, but at this difficult time it’s also important for communities to have something to celebrate.

‘The pandemic has certainly seen people coming together through community spirit.’

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this story on portsmouth.co.uk. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription.

Subscribe to portsmouth.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to local news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit our Subscription page now to sign up.

Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website.