This week, on Thursday 8 May,  the country will celebrate VE80 -  80 years since the end of the war in Europe.

We’ve been asking Petersfield residents what they recall from that time.

Shirley Roberts, who is 92 in June, told Mike Waddington, sometimes tearfully, about her memories of being evacuated aged six from Essex, her memories and fears of the bombing and Doodlebugs, the end of the War and the effect of all this on her later life and her love of home.

She says, "I have loved life but my god, i have been very lucky."

 

This week, on Thursday 8 May,&nbsp; the country will celebrate VE80 -&nbsp; 80 years since the end of the war in Europe.
We&rsquo;ve been asking Petersfield residents what they recall from that time.
Shirley Roberts, who is 92 in June, told Mike Waddington, sometimes tearfully, about her memories of being evacuated aged six from Essex, her memories and fears of the bombing and Doodlebugs, the end of the War and the effect of all this on her later life and her love of home.
She says, "I have loved life but my god, i have been very lucky."
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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

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