The 'Mercury of July 19th 1919 listed all of the celebrations planned for that day throughout Berkshire, some more exuberant than others. Here is the report from the following week on the event held in Arborfield:

ARBORFIELD

Peace Day, Saturday 19^th July

The church bells rang a merry peal from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

Then a procession was formed at the Cross, and led by the Arborfield Troop of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, proceeded to Newlands, where the day’s festivities were held, by kind invitation of Mr. John Simonds.

At 2:30 p.m. a short open-air service was conducted by the Rector (the Rev. J. A. Anderson). Immediately afterwards the children’s sports were held, and these were followed by a tea for all parishioners.

After an excellent concert which, like the tea, was arranged by the Ladies’ Committee, sports for adults followed.

At 9:15, supper was provided for men who had served overseas, and light refreshments for others.

Dancing followed until 10:15, when there was a good display of fireworks.

Subsequently a large bonfire was lighted, and Admiralty flares illuminated the whole neighbourhood. After a few words of thanks to those responsible for the excellent arrangements from the Rector and Colonel Churcher, very hearty cheers were given for Mr. John Simonds and for the Sports’ and Ladies’ Committees.

The funds necessary for carrying out the programme were provided by subscriptions from all sections of the population, and the conveyance of the infirm to Newlands, all the necessary cartage and the provision of swings for the children were done free of charge.