VE Day 80 at White Row FARM: A Proper Somerset Celebration of Community, Courage, and Cake.

A shared moment of celebration here at White Row Farm Shop - Thursday 8th May

Join us here in Somerset from Monday, May 5th, to Thursday, May 8th, as we mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, a moment to reflect on peace, perseverance, and the power of community.

We’ll be flying the flags (quite literally) and bringing you a celebration full of nostalgic charm, great food, and a little wartime whimsy – all done the White Row way.

What's On:

From Monday to Thursday, enjoy the melodies of the 1940s as classic wartime songs play and Union Jack bunting decorates the farm.

Steve, the owner, will also park one of his cherished vintage tractors—the perfect spot for a nostalgic photo.

🇬🇧 VE Day 80 – Thursday 8th May at White Row Farm Shop

What’s Happening on Thursday, 8th May?

Patriotic Bakes at the Deli

The deli team is baking a treat with a proper patriotic Victoria sponge, perfect for your afternoon tea. (Available Wed & Thur )

We’re also thrilled that our bakers will create and have for you to sample! The official Women’s Institute Orange & Ginger Cake, honouring the remarkable contributions of Britain’s women during WWII. ( Available Thursday 8th May )

Floral Finery

Our florist will join the fun, creating cheerful, seasonal arrangements that will bring a touch of wartime garden charm into your home.

Staff in Costume

Look out for some familiar faces dressed in their finest 1940s gear, ready to bring a real wartime spirit to the day!

Fish & Chip Special

Our fish and chip lunch special—prime hake fillet, chips, and mushy peas—will be available for longer hours on Thursday, 8th May, from 12 noon to 8 pm.

Not many people realise that fish and chips were vital to the war effort during both the First and Second World Wars. Sir Winston Churchill called the humble dish "our good companions" and refused to ration it, knowing how much it lifted the nation’s spirits.

Rationing was introduced to ensure everyone had their fair share of essentials like sugar, meat, flour, butter, margarine, and milk. The Ministry of Food issued ration books to everyone, young and old alike, each one filled with coupons for set amounts of food from local shops. Even the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, had her own ration book.

It was a time of great hardship, but also great community – a reminder of how sharing, fairness, and resilience can carry us through.

*Ration Book Offer – 25% Off at the Butchery, Deli & Fishmongers ( Valid May 8th only )

To celebrate, we’re offering 25% off some wartime favourites:

- Prime minced beef

- Our own homemade pork sausages

- Offal

- Homemade deli pork sausage rolls

- Homemade cheese & onion rolls

- Homemade cod & parsley fishcakes

How to claim your discount:

Download the White Row Ration Book below, save it to your phone, take a screenshot, or simply show this page at the counter when ordering. (Please note: the Ration Book image must be shown directly to the Butchers, Deli, or Fishmongers counter staff to receive your discount—not at the main till.)

📍 Location: White Row Farm Shop,

Beckington, Somerset

Chef Adie’s Wartime Specials ( Our brilliant Head Chef Adie will be cooking up something special – dishes inspired by the era, using our homegrown. Simple, seasonal, and delicious, available Monday 5th to Thursday 8th.

On our specials boards:

-Homity Pie - Cheese, potato and leek with a pastry crust

-Spam Fritters

-*Rock & chips  (* subject to availability )

AND not forgetting the most loved, bread pudding with clotted cream!

We’d love to welcome you for a day of remembrance, real food, and a blooming good time.

Steve & Heather Tucker

Terms & Conditions

*Ration Book offer valid Thursday 8th May 2025 only. Ration Book image must be shown on the Deli, Butchers or Fishmongers counters to claim the discount. The discount cannot be applied at the tills.