VE Day 2020
On 8th May 2020 it had been 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. The 75th anniversary provided 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.
To commemorate this monuments occasion Nottingham Forest Community Trust wanted to bring people from all generations together to celebrate those brave men and women in World War 2. As the country is currently on lockdown, we needed to show our gratitude whilst remaining safe, so we came up with some ideas to do just that.
Working with local veterans a part of our Forest Forces programme mixed with staff members, students and young participants, we put together a compilation ‘thank you’ video paying our respects to all those who served our country during that difficult time.
🇬🇧 #VEDay75
Today we honour all those brave men and women who served in #WW2 and the incredible sacrifices they made. Thank you for everything you did. @NFFC | @PoppyLegion pic.twitter.com/QEJlPfvWs1
— Nottingham Forest Community Trust (@NFFC_Community) May 8, 2020
We created a Nottingham Forest VE Day Colouring activity and three colour challenge for children to complete at home and then stick on their windows. The three colours we wanted them to use were red, blue and white to represent the British flag. We had some really designs as you can see from the post below!
🇬🇧🎨 #VEDay75 | Great work guys!
Check out these amazing colourings done by some of our young #NFFC fans to show their support and thanks to those servicemen and women in #WW2 👏#CelebrateThem pic.twitter.com/6PRRh7tRF7
— Nottingham Forest Community Trust (@NFFC_Community) May 8, 2020
As well as showing their support through the video, local veterans from our Forest Forces programme helped us raise a glass to all those heroes who fought in World War 2 for the country’s National Toast at 3pm.
🇬🇧🥂 #VEDay75 National Toast
Join our Forest Forces #Veterans in raising a glass to the brave heroes of #WW2 who fought for our freedom. #CelebrateThem pic.twitter.com/EqrMkPSWpc
— Nottingham Forest Community Trust (@NFFC_Community) May 8, 2020
Thank you to all those who helped us celebrate such an important day.
