A group of long-standing villagers in Buriton will share their recollections about growing up in the parish.

The event tomorrow night (Wednesday, April 2) will give a flavour of different aspects of local life: around the home, at school, at work and at play. It will be held at Buriton Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm.

Life in the years after the Second World War was quite different to that of today, getting water from a handful of outdoor taps around the village and having to trek along muddy paths on cold, wet winter nights to reach outside toilets.

Facilities at the village school were also fairly primitive and, in the days before widespread television ownership, villagers made their own entertainments – often helping to form long-lasting bonds within the community.

The event will also recall memories when new playmates for local children might arrive if there had been bad air-raids in Portsmouth. Safety procedures in case of air-raid warnings, were practiced every day with all the children diving under their wooden desks for protection!

Including the celebrations of VE Day, which will be almost exactly 80 years ago.

An event organiser said: “Come along to this special community event – to hear about a unique period in the history of the village. It promises to be a fascinating, first-hand trip down memory lane!”

Admission is free, with a retiring collection and all are welcome.