Findochty VE Day tea to give charities’ coffers cash boost as community turn out in droves

Published: 13:00, 09 May 2025

A four-figure boost for good causes is in store following a community’s celebration of VE Day.

Thursday, May 8 saw communities large and small throughout the land mark the day 80 years ago when the guns fell silent in Europe as the Nazis surrender.

There were fancy pieces aplenty to be had during the afternoon tea. Picture: Findochty Town Hall

In Findochty, the local town hall team decided to turn their annual weekly pop-up café held on a Thursday into a VE Day-themed afternoon tea to raise money for charity.

The idea went on to pay dividends, with the sum of £1250 raised in just two hours.

The local community backed the VE Day fundraiser to the hilt. Picture: Findochty Town Hall

Getting ready to serve some tea and coffee. Picture: Findochty Town Hall

Crowds flock to the VE Day afternoon tea at Findochty Town Hall. Picture: Findochty Town Hall

The team behind the afternoon tea raised a four-figure sum for good cases. Picture: Findochty Town Hall

Set to benefit are: Buckie Army Cadets - £350; Buckie Sensory Group - £300; Portknockie Paddling Pool - £300; Finechtie Table Tennis - £150; Finechtie Indoor Bowling - £150.
Other local events to mark the anniversary saw a wreath laying ceremony at Buckie war

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