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Messy Church on VE Day - Friday 8th May
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On Friday this week, we will be combining Messy Church with Rochester Cathedral's Big Picnic for Hope.
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Messy Church will be held again by Zoom, starting at 3.30pm, so that you can join in with the cathedral later if you would like to.
Children - please bring a plate of your favourite party/picnic food to show (and also take a picture of it for the church Facebook page). Also bring a flag or something to wave.
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The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83965462906?pwd=VG5UaElob2p6Yi80Nkw1K0E0cy85QT09
Meeting ID: 839 6546 2906. Password: 984695. Please join from 3.15pm.
Looking forward to seeing you!
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The Big Picnic for Hope is an opportunity for your household to be part of a virtual get together, to help honour heroes past and present.
Many of us would have been commemorating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on 8th May. Around the country, families and friends would have been gathering for street parties and celebrations which are, unfortunately, no longer possible. However, even in the current lockdown we can still come together to recognise this date through our Big Picnic for Hope.
The Big Picnic for Hope also allows us to celebrate the heroes of our new ‘homefront’. Those risking their lives, the NHS, carers, delivery personnel, workers across food stores or public transport, and the remarkable collective effort of the nation to stay home and play our own individual part in helping to see this through. More information ...
The Big Picnic for Hope is in aid of the Trussell Trust who support a nationwide network of food banks and provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty. If you would like to donate to support them, please click below.
DONATE TO TRUSSELL TRUST
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Tea & Tales Storytime - Tomorrow
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Once again, Hannah Brailsford is telling stories! Hannah's storytelling partner, Peter Monk joins her to while away an hour or so. Hannah suggests you sit with a cup of tea and cake, and enjoy.
2.30pm - 3.30pm, Wednesday 6th May
Here's the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3673191748?pwd=SG1GdTZ4Y3lwR3BGbXNpdVh3Zll0QT09
Meeting ID: 367 319 1748. Password: T42.
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A Prayer for VE Day
From the Act of Commitment for Peace
Lord God our Father,
we pledge ourselves to serve you and all humankind, in the cause of peace,
for the relief of want and suffering,
and for the praise of your name.
Guide us by your Spirit;
give us wisdom;
give us courage;
give us hope;
and keep us faithful now and always.
Amen.
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Grief and Loss
'The new normal of this pandemic is challenging
one of the most basic and distinctive aspects
of our humanity, namely the need to share
our grief and mourn alongside family and friends.'
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one and have not been able to be with family and friends, or at a funeral in the normal way, you might like to read Martin Payne's thoughtful reflection and prayers - Coping When All is Loss
Also, the Church of England has produced new liturgy - A simple reflection at home on the day of a funeral you can't attend
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Another Ministry@Home family sheet from our diocesan team.
Some more Messy Church at Home ideas.
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VE Day TV
From Radio Times.
Thursday 7th May
Dame Vera Lynn: We’ll Meet Again, BBC One, 7:30pm
To kick off their extensive VE Day programming, the BBC presents a refreshed version of this special documentary about the nation’s WW2 sweetheart. Initially broadcast in 2017 to mark Dame Vera’s 100th birthday, the show celebrates her career, telling the story of her early days in showbusiness and revealing how she became such a popular singing sensation, entertaining our troops and inspiring everyone at home. Includes archive footage and interviews with Dame Vera, looking back on an amazing life.
Friday 8th May
VE Day: The Nation Remembers, BBC One, 11am
While VE Day offers lots of reasons to celebrate, it’s important to remember the heroes who fought for our freedom but didn’t live to see peacetime. At 11am, BBC One will mark a two-minute silence, a moment of remembrance in which we can all pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
VE Day 75: The Announcement of Victory, BBC One, 2:45pm
This is a chance to hear Winston Churchill’s stirring victory speech once again, when he addressed the British people from Downing Street and announced that war was over in Europe. The famous moment in history will be broadcast again alongside a specially created film.
Scotland’s VE Day: Countdown to Victory, BBC Two, 3:45pm
Originally shown in 2005, this programme tells the story of Scottish veterans, who discuss the final days of conflict and their incredible stories of endurance during a long war. They talk of their long wait for German surrender and the joy of VE Day when it finally came.
VE Day: Countdown to Peace, Yesterday, 5pm
This lovingly made documentary boasts carefully restored footage from London, Paris and New York, showing celebrations in colour. As well as telling the story of the days leading up to Winston Churchill’s announcement of peace, it reflects on VE Day itself, and features new interviews with people who lived through those special moments.
The One Show, BBC One, 7pm
Alex Jones presents a special episode of The One Show, paying tribute to our WW2 heroes and celebrating the spirit of VE Day. As usual, she’ll be joined by guests and will present some special films across the course of the show.
VE Day: The Lost Films, Channel 5, 7pm
Imagine the jubilation on the streets when peace was finally declared in Europe. This collection of rarely-seen clips from amateur film-makers captures the mood in Britain on that historic day in 1945. While lots of VE Day programming will feature people talking about that day, this real footage transports us there to see it for ourselves. Moments of fun and elation include fancy dress parades, sports matches, bands playing, piggy-back races and kisses in Trafalgar Square.
Captain Tom’s War, ITV, 8pm
He’s the nation’s hero, so it’s no surprise that ITV has commissioned a special programme about fundraiser Captain Tom Moore. In this one-off documentary, the much-loved army veteran will share his memories of serving alongside Allied Troops in Burma, fighting Japan during WW2. Featuring contributions from 100-year old Tom and his daughters, Lucy and Hannah, the programme will shine a light on what is often called ‘The Forgotten War’ – brutal battles fought much further afield than Europe.
VE Day 75: The People’s Celebration, BBC One, 8pm
Presented by Sophie Raworth, this is the big entertainment event of the night, put on by the BBC and the Royal British Legion to show thanks to our veterans. Stars will celebrate the happy events of 1945 with popular songs from the era, culminating in a rousing rendition of We’ll Meet Again at 9pm, which the whole country is encouraged to sing along to. Performers include Katherine Jenkins, Adrian Lester, Anton Du Beke, Beverley Knight, Helen George, Sharon D Clarke, Shane Richie and Emma Barton.
VE Day: Remembering Victory, BBC One, 9.10pm
While VE Day is a triumphant moment in the history books for many of us, for others it is a real memory from their lifetimes. This documentary, narrated by Julie Walters and first shown for the 70th anniversary in 2015, asks famous faces to share their recollections from that special day, including David Attenborough, for whom the day fell on his 19th birthday, Michael Parkinson, John Craven, Anne Reid, Patrick Stewart and Honor Blackman. The show also features archive footage of the celebrations on the streets of Britain.
Saturday 9th May
VE Day in Colour: Britain’s Biggest Party, C4, 7pm
There’s something so much more engaging about colour footage, and this documentary helps us feel the excitement of VE Day with restored clips, previously unseen archive films and new interviews. The show aims to reflect a wide range of experiences – from the jubilant street parties to those who spent the day thinking of loved ones who didn’t survive to see the armistice.
Sunday 10th May
Antiques Roadshow VE Day special, BBC One, 7:15pm
The perfect way to round off a commemorative weekend. Fiona Bruce hosts a special episode of everyone’s favourite antiques programme, looking back at some of the items brought along to the roadshow that hold wartime memories. The show also features interviews with contributors who were present on VE Day, including popular AR presenter, Henry Sandon.
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Previous newsletters There are a lot of ideas and resources included in previous newsletters, so they're here for reference.
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