Abergavenny Salvation Army celebrates 140 years of service
The celebrations began on Saturday afternoon with an open-air meeting in the town centre, followed by an evening concert at Holy Trinity Church.
The South-and Mid-Wales Fellowship Band played a specially commissioned piece of music for the occasion.
Corps Sergeant Major, Nigel Collins, who leads The Salvation Army in Abergavenny, said: "The events were the perfect way to mark our anniversary and to thank people for their support and contribution over the past 140 years.
"We could also look towards the future as we thanked the Lord for the years of service to the community.
"We will continue to serve our people with Christ in our hearts and love shared to others."
The celebrations concluded with a long-service award to 95-year-old Eric Davies for 75 years as a bandsman with The Salvation Army.
Mr Davies, who still plays with the local band, recalled a high point being a concert in 1957 at The Royal Albert Hall, London.
His long service award was presented on Sunday at the church hall in Victoria Street.
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