The Metropolitan Borough of Wirral in Merseyside have been awarded a grant to enable them to carry out a programme of events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War Two. It will include a DVD data collection project, school visits to a parade of historic warships, Wirral Museum will host a WW2 exhibition, and an organised VE celebration group day that will involve the Wirral School's Big Band, uniformed groups, and a tour of the area by a 1940's decorated bus.