Emergency workers stopped to pay tribute at St James' Park, central London I know how disappointed you will be that these cannot go ahead as planned. To commemorate this important time we are organising VE Day 75, a three-day international celebration that will take place from 8th May to 10th May 2020.It will be an opportunity for us all to remember the enormous sacrifices that were made at home and abroad and to joyously celebrate as people did 75 years ago, the arrival of peace in Europe.We will remember the members of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy from many countries who gave their lives or returned home injured in body and mind, the hard-working women and men who operated the factories, mines, shipyards and farms, and ARP wardens, police officers, doctors, nurses, fireman, local defence volunteers and others who toiled day and night selflessly on the home front during difficult frightening and uncertain times.Friday 8th May 2020, has been designated by the Government as a Bank Holiday, with licensing hours extended to enable as many towns, parishes, district, community and other councils, along with individuals, voluntary organisations, the holiday and hospitality industry including pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels etc, to join in the VE Day 75 celebrations, so we do hope that you will take part over the VE Day weekend of the 8th – 10th May 2020, providing you with the opportunity to pay your personal tribute to those millions at home and abroad who gave so much to ensure we all enjoy the freedom we share today.We are already starting to receive various activities from all over the UK and other countries around the world in this anniversary, and for example, Marion and Alistair Walker will pay their personal tribute to the community of Pembrokeshire, Wales, aboard their beautifully restored 1944 RAF Air Sea Rescue Launch over the VE Day weekend.
The Events of VE Day. However we are sill encouraging solo buglers/trumpeters/cornet players to play the Last Post at While the Pipers are playing Battle’s O’er, and the recorded speech by Prime Minister Churchill is being broadcast by the BBC into our homes at We are delighted to confirm that Dame Joan Collins accepted my invitation to join in on the Toast, and will be leading the ‘Nation’s Toast’ on behalf of the women of the nation from the balcony of her apartment in London atDame Joan said: “We must never forget the selflessness of all those who sacrificed so much to keep us free during WW II. "Across the world, our soldiers, sailors and airmen fought the Nazis with courage, ingenuity and stubborn endurance. Three elderly ladies from the Astburymere Care Home, Congleton, Cheshire, all aged 101 this year will be raising their cups of tea to toast the Nations Heroes that afternoon too.In Killyleagh, Co Down, Northern Ireland, the highlight of the VE Day celebrations on the 8th May will be a street party for all primary schoolchildren in the village, with children will dressing up in period dress for the occasion.The day will begin at 3pm with Battle’s O’er being played by a Piper in the square of the world famous Killeagh Castle, coinciding with the ‘Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW II’ at the Dufferin Arms, and during the evening on Sunday 10th May, the ‘Tribute to the Millions’ will be read out during an interdenominational service, with special music from the Second World War outside St John’s Church of Ireland, overlooking Strangford Lough.As part of VE Day 75 and the Mayday Run motorcycle rally 20,000 plus Bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts will ride from Locksbottom nr Bromley in Southeast London to Hastings seafront to enable them to offer a toast with a refreshment of their choice at 3pm on the 8th May as part of the VE Day 75 celebrations and undertake the ‘Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW II’ as their ‘tribute’ to the millions at home and abroad that gave so much to ensure we all enjoy and can share the freedom we have today. Peter Stevens pictured on his 80th birthday with his grandchildren
At 2.55pm on the 8th may a local bugler will play the Last Post and Reville from the deck of their launch at the Milford Haven Pontoon on the Cleddau River.At 3pm that afternoon a lone piper will play the traditional tune Battle’s O’er and VE 75 Years, a new tune written for the Anniversary.
The Red Arrows left their trademark red, white and blue trails as they soared over London In London's Piccadilly, the end of the war was celebrated with jubilance VE Day: 'The heroes of then and the heroes of today' - celebrating in lockdown VE Day: Dame Vera Lynn says 'hope remains' in message Download everything you need at The Royal British Legion is calling on people across the UK to join in a moment of reflection and Remembrance at 11am on Friday 8th May, the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, and pause for a Two Minute Silence. This is why I immediately joined up to support the Nation’s Toast.
Years of carnage and destruction had come to an end and millions of people took to the streets and pubs to celebrate peace, mourn their loved – ones and to hope for the future, but not forgetting those still in conflict until 15th August when it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II.The 75th anniversary will provide our nation, and our friends around the world, with an opportunity to reflect on the enormous sacrifice, courage and determination of people from all walks of life who saw us through this dark and terrifying period. Mr Johnson lit a candle in Westminster Abbey, ahead of the day of commemorations The AP is reporting from across the continent and Russia. A Spitfire bearing the message "Thank You NHS" flew over the Blind Veterans UK centre in Brighton This meaningful gesture recognises the importance of not only the brave veterans who fought on the front lines but also the courageous women who put their lives in the line for this nation’s struggle.”However, you could take part in celebrations safely from home by joining your BBC Local Radio station initiative in making your own VE Day Great British Bunting. Analysis: …
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