Powys communities encouraged to mark VE Day anniversary
Communities in Powys are being encouraged to unite for the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day.
VE Day, which falls on Thursday, May 8, will be commemorated with various events next week, while VJ Day, on Friday, August 15, will be marked later in the year.
The upcoming VE Day events in Powys include street parties, live music, parades, and church services.
Councillor Matthew Dorrance, Powys County Council's deputy leader and armed forces champion, said: "I'm really keen to see Powys communities come together to mark these significant anniversaries.
"Next week presents an opportunity to celebrate our victory over the fascist forces in Europe in 1945 and to honour and remember the sacrifices made by family members and friends, who were alive during the Second World War.
"VE Day marks a pivotal point in our history and without their victory 80 years ago, Britain would have faced a very bleak and brutal future."
The council will also host a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Llandrindod Wells on Thursday, May 8, with members of the 160th (Welsh) Brigade, Royal Signals, Royal Army Nursing Corps, and Llandrindod Wells Royal British Legion Branch in attendance.
The public is invited to attend the event at 12.30pm.
Mr Dorrance added: "Enjoy your celebrations and tag the council in your pictures on social media, if you would like us to share them."
Event organisers are encouraged to add their events to the official UK Government website or the VE Day 80th Anniversary website.
Additionally, there will be a VE Day procession and flypast in London on Monday, May 5.
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