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Would you like to join The Royal British Legion as they cover the VE Day 75 on Friday?

Would you like to join The Royal British Legion as they cover the VE Day 75 on Friday?
VE Day 75 Royal British Legion
VE Day 75
From the Legion….
 As people are no longer able to attend national and regional VE Day 75 commemorations or events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Royal British Legion is playing a central role in the delivery of a range of remote activity for people to participate in from home. This includes a VE Day 75 livestream, national moments of Remembrance and thanksgiving and a learning pack for young people.
 
The Legion is inviting all its members to join together in encouraging people of all generations and communities to take part in the activities on 8th May and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the entire Second World War generation. As society faces some of the most challenging times since of the Second World War, it is now more important than ever to unite in recognition of service to the nation, just as communities did 75 years ago.
 
Royal British Legion Schedule
 
1100-1102          – Two Minute Silence
1115-1200          – The Royal British Legion VE75 Livestream
2000-2110          – VE Day 75: The People’s Celebration, BBC One
2100                     – ‘We’ll Meet Again’ Singalong
 
Two Minute Silence
 
The Legion is calling on people to join in a national moment of reflection and Remembrance at 11am on Friday 8th May and pause for a Two Minute Silence, not only in recognition of the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation, but also to reflect on the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on so many lives across the world.
 
People are invited to take part in the Silence in whatever way they feel appropriate be that standing at their window, stepping outside their home, whilst remaining distanced from others, or taking the opportunity for a quiet moment of reflection. To build momentum towards this important moment, please share this with your communities and encourage everyone to come together in Remembrance at 11am.
 
The Royal British Legion Livestream
 
Following the Silence the Legion is hosting a VE Day livestream, sharing stories and memories from those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War. The Legion is inviting people to grab a cup of tea and join us for the livestream as we bring the World War Two generation together with today’s generation to chat about their experiences.
 
Hosted by TV presenter Sonali Shah, the programme will feature contributions from social historian Julie Summers and cook and influencer Melissa Helmsley. The stream will be live from 11.15am on the Legion’s website rbl.org.uk/veday75 and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPoppyLegion 
VE Day 75: The People’s Celebration BBC ONE:  20:00 – 21:10 
 
To mark the 75th anniversary of VE day, in these unprecedented times, the BBC in partnership with The Royal British Legion will honour and celebrate the World War Two Generation with an evening of memories and music.  Featuring some of those who remember this historic day, together with Britain’s favourite performers who will entertain us with popular songs of the era.  In a fitting finale at 9.00 pm we will see the nation unite for a very special rendition of “We’ll Meet Again” as we all give thanks to our veterans and remember our loved ones.
‘We’ll Meet Again’ Singalong
 
Lyrics available on The Royal British Legion website https://www.rbl.org.uk/stories/ve-day-singalong
 
VE Day 75 Learning Pack
 
Designed for 7-14 year olds the learning pack includes first-hand accounts from the Second World War generation, veteran interviews and a range of activities to allow families to explore and commemorate VE Day 75 together. People can follow the activity on social media using #VEDay75 and #VEDay75Live during the livestream.
 
There are many parallels between the struggles of the Second World War and what the world is going through today, and looking to the Second World War generation, their resilience and determination, helps inspire today’s generation in these difficult times.
 
Dimitra Nikolakopoulou
Royal British Legion Headquarters Membership Communications Officer

‘The Last Night of the Proms’ Ruislip Lions Club 7th September 2019

 Ruislip Lions Club 
‘The Last Night of the Proms’
at the Winston Churchill Theatre
on Saturday 7th September 2019
at 7.30pm.  Come and join us for a terrific night out –
full of quality entertainment from the British Airways Brass Band, Vocalist Ruth Fortey and The Signature Singers.
Join us for music, songs and much flag waving!
Tickets available from the Compass Theatre Box Office Open Tues-Sat 10.30am to 5.00pm:
Phone Booking Line: 01895 250 615
Website: www.hillingdontheatres.uk
**Ticket Prices: Adults £13.50 Under 16s £10**

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, Manor Farm in Ruislip is hosting a two-day family event, from 10am to 5pm

Plenty going on at Manor Farm this weekend over the Bank Holiday!

Sunday 5 May


All day  Classic cars: A special vintage car show displaying a host of classic cars.

All day  To and Fro exhibition: Methods of transport in Hillingdon during the 1930s.

All day  Cart sheds: Skilled craftspeople will be making and selling handmade goods.

11am to 1pm  Storytelling: Hear fascinating recounts of wartime tales and life on the home front.

11am to 1pm Start your victory garden: Plant tomato seeds, take them home to watch them grow.

10am to 3pm Duck Pond Market: 50+ stalls offering different foods.

Monday 6 May


All day To and Fro exhibition: Methods of transport in Hillingdon during the 1930s.

All day Cart sheds: Skilled craftspeople will be making and selling handmade goods.

All day Food Stalls: Linnets Kitchen & Funky Elephant plus Coffee!

10am to 3pm Storytelling: Hear fascinating recounts of wartime tales and life on the home front.

11am to 3pm Face Painting

12pm to 2pm Live Swing Music

11am to 4pm Evacuee Experience: What it was like living in the borough during this time.

11am to 4pm Start your victory garden: Plant tomato seeds and take them home to watch them grow.

2pm to 4pm Tea Dance: In the Great Barn, playing famous jazz hits, run by Terry’s Tea Dance.

Ruislip Woods Trust New Year’s Day walk

Ruislipians, fancy a bimble in Ruislip Woods on New Years Day?  Your wish is our command. as the Ruislip Woods Trust have let us know about this event.  I am sure the guided walk will be very informative!

Tuesday 1st January 2019

New Year’s Day Walk – 11am

Meet outside the Woodlands Centre by the beach at Ruislip Lido.

The walk takes approx. 2 hours and there will be a stop in one of the Woods
for hot mince pies and mulled wine or soft drinks.

Adults £2, Children £1

 For further details please visit www.Ruislipwoodstrust.org.uk

Santa comes to South Ruislip

There is an opportunity to meet Santa on Thursday the 14th of December at Elliots Estate Agents on Long Drive.  There will be hot chocolate, coffee, hot dogs and mince pies.

The event is free but organised by the South Ruislip Chamber of Commerce and a number of shops are taking part in the events which include a raffle.  Donations if people would like to a SRCoC nominated charity.

Look forward to seeing Father Christmas with you!