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.

Other groups and individuals are putting together their own programmes, including Big Picnic For Hope and the Royal Hospital School at Holbrook.

RHS is holding a virtual pub quiz at 6pm, and a picnic at 3pm, details here RHS VE Day

Big Picnic for Hope is asking each household to have a picnic and send in your photos to share with them worldwide.

People can also share their ideas for the Big Picnic for Hope, what to bake, what to make, and their own creative ideas online using the hashtags #bigpicnicforhope and #feed5000, to help inspire others to get involved. This will help everyone get ready to join together on Friday 8th May to share photos of their picnics, and discuss memories and stories of their loved ones past and present in a way fitting of the circumstances we are living through at this time.

Share your photos of your picnic on your social media on May 8 using the hashtag #bigpicnicforhope and support our just giving campaign using the hashtag #feed5000.

But the RBL is the largest organisation looking to pull the peninsula together on Friday by inviting all generations and communities to take part in the activities on May 8 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.

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.

Royal British Legion schedule is now updated from our original article:

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.

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