In May three days of national commemoration have been planned to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Street parties to mark the anniversary are being planned all around the country over the weekend of May 9-10.

Test Valley Borough Council wants to encourage local communities to do the same. For help with how to organise street parties, road closures and advertising the council has published some easy to follow guidance which can be found at: www.testvalley.gov.uk/planyourevent l If you having a party we’d like to know. Call us on 01794 513396 or email news@romseyadvertiser.co.uk.