To culminate St Ives celebrations everyone is invited to finish the day by gathering on the Island, to witness the illumination of the Island Chapel, sing together with St Ives singing groups ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ and, ‘Cornwall My Home’ (Song sheets will be provided). And to represent the lights of peace, ask you to bring a torch, a lantern or your mobile phone to shine into the skies. This will be an iconic moment not to be missed and an opportunity to be together to celebrate peace and solidarity in our community.

The Programme of activities:

The VE Commemorative 80 flag will be raised at the Malakoff for the day.

9am: The Island Chapel

Town Crier, Mace Bearer and Cornish Bard, Raymond Bridgewater, will be reading the proclamation.

11am: War Memorial

Representatives from the St Ives Royal British Legion will be saying prayers and laying wreaths.

6.30pm: Ringing of Church Bells

From 9pm: The Island

Gather on the Island to witness the illumination of the Island Chapel (at 9.30pm), sing together ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ and, we’ve included, ‘Cornwall My Home’. And to represent the lights of peace we ask you to bring a torch, a lantern or your mobile phone to shine into the skies.