Day 129 - May 8th (75th Anniversary of VE Day)

Today is the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. The early May Bank holiday was moved to today to coincide with the celebrations. Celebrations had been planned all over the country but due to the lockdown many of these had to be abandoned. However, a timetable of socially distanced activities was suggested.

I observed the 2 minutes silence in front of the television watching Charles and Camilla laying a wreath at Balmoral.

Later we set up tables and chairs in our gateway so we could 'join' neighbours for a socially distanced picnic. One of the neighbours played Churchills speech and the last post and then played music from the wartime era.

We enjoyed cream teas and strawberies washed down with Champagne.

It was nice to chat with neighbours from different sides of the road and after an initial reluctance to join in we were glad we did.

Meanwhile, my Mum & Dad were sat in front of their garage enjoying their socially distanced picnic with their neighbours.