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Powys County Times
2 days ago
- General
- Powys County Times
Powys town to hold events for VJ Day 80th anniversary
Llanfyllin is holding a day of commemorations later this week to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day which marked the end of World War Two. Llanfyllin Town Council is holding a day of remembrance on Friday, August 15. The commemoration will involve a series of events throughout the day, from wreath laying to a war memorabilia exhibition and a beacon lighting ceremony. The wreath laying ceremony, planned to be held at the town's war memorial at 10.45am, will be led by Rev Hermoine Morris with representatives from the Royal British Legion, local organisations, veterans and dignitaries. Llanfyllin Public Institute will then be hosting a war memorabilia exhibition from 1pm, inviting people to explore local wartime exhibits. Finally, at 8.20pm, a beacon lighting ceremony will take place at Cae Bodfach community field. The ceremony will include words from Llanfyllin mayor Cllr Andrew Griffin, before lighting the beacon in what the council says will be a 'symbol of hope, unit and remembrance'. A spokesperson for the council said: 'Join us in a day of remembrance, reflection and community as we commemorate Victory over Japan Day, honouring those who served and sacrificed in the Far East during World War Two. 'Let's come together as a community to mark this important national moment.' Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the Oswestry Advertizer website Advert-light access Reader rewards Earlier this year, Llanfyllin held a similar variety of commemorations to mark 80 years since VE Day, when Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945, bringing the war to an end in Europe. VJ Day marks the day Imperial Japan surrendered in 1945, effectively ending the war worldwide just days after the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the country, killing between 150,000 and 246,000 civilians. Days after the bombings, the Japanese government communicated its intention to surrender under the terms of the Potsdam Declaration, with Emperor Hirohito making the announcement over radio to the Japanese people. In the UK, VJ Day is recognised as August 15, the day of the surrender announcement, while in the US it is September 2, the day the surrender document was signed on board the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
Powys County Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Powys town holds commemoration for 80 years since VE Day
Llanfyllin marked 80 years since VE Day with a series of events that the town's mayor described as a 'true honour'. A series of celebrations were held in Llanfyllin over the weekend to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day brought the Second World War in Europe to an end on May 8, 1945. To mark the anniversary, the town held a traditional street party on May 5 in the town square, featuring live entertainment, a community singalong and a 1940s themed fancy dress competition for children, bell ringing at St Myllin's Church, as well as a wreath laying ceremony at the town's war memorial on May 8 and a Beacon lighting in Cae Bodfach field. Llanfyllin mayor Cllr Peter Lewis said: 'On behalf of Llanfyllin Town Council, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us last night to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. It was a moving and memorable evening of remembrance, gratitude, and community spirit. 'It was a true honour to stand with the people of Llanfyllin in paying tribute to the sacrifices made for peace and freedom. The presence of so many from across generations reminds us that these stories, and the values they carry, must never be forgotten.' The wreath-laying ceremony to mark the day itself ended with the lighting of the beacon in Cae Bodfach field. The beacon was built and donated to the town council by metal pressing company Marrill Ltd, with employees Colin Astley, Dale Hotchkiss, Simon Bedford and Georgi Ambarski making up the team constructing it. Deputy mayor Andrew Griffin added: 'Seeing our town come together in reflection and respect was deeply humbling. VE Day is not only a moment of remembrance - it's a chance to reaffirm our commitment to peace, community, and resilience.
Powys County Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Powys company donates beacon for VE Day 80th anniversary
A Beacon to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Llanfyllin has been built by a metal pressing company with a factory in the town. As the Powys town marks 80 years since VE Day with a series of celebrations and events, one company based in Llanfyllin has contributed with a special beacon. The beacon will be lit in Cae Bodfach field on May 8 at 9pm, having been donated to the town after it was built by metal pressing company Marrill Ltd, with employees Colin Astley, Dale Hotchkiss, Simon Bedford and Georgi Ambarski making up the team constructing it. The beacon lighting will be the finale of the town's VE Day celebrations, having also held a traditional street party on May 5 in the town square between 12pm and 3pm, featuring live entertainment, a community singalong and a 1940s themed fancy dress competition for children, as well as bell ringing at St Myllin's Church from 6pm, as well as a wreath laying ceremony at the town's war memorial at 8.30pm on May 8. Llanfyllin mayor Cllr Peter Lewis visited the Marrill factory to inspect the beacon, and said: 'On behalf of Llanfyllin Town Council and all the community I would like to thank Marrill Ltd for donating the beacon to the Town and especially the talented four members of staff who designed and built the beacon for the town. On the street party that kicked off a week of VE Day celebrations, Cllr Lewis added: 'A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for today's VE Day celebrations in Llanfyllin. 'What a brilliant afternoon on the town square – full of smiles, music, and community spirit as we marked 80 years since VE Day. 'Great turnout and brilliant atmosphere today on the town square, with everyone coming together to share in the celebration of 80 years since VE Day.' The town council also gave special thanks to Sblat Food Trucks, Ceri's Crepes, The Royal British Legion, Shropshire Inflatable Hire and The Cain Valley Hotel as well as volunteers who helped put the event together. On the full rostra of events, Cllr Andrew Griffin of Llanfyllin Town Council added: 'We are thrilled to invite everyone to join us in these VE Day celebrations. It's an opportunity to remember the past, celebrate peace, and bring our community together for an enjoyable and meaningful event.'
