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- South Wales Argus
VJ Day 80th anniversary service in Blaenavon, Torfaen
Torfaen County Borough Council is organising the event to commemorate Victory over Japan Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in the Pacific theatre.
The service will be held at 7pm on Friday, August 15, at St Peter's Church in Blaenavon.
Councillor Anthony Hunt, leader of Torfaen County Borough Council, said: "VJ Day marks the final chapter of the Second World War and the beginning of peace after years of global conflict.
"As we gather to reflect 80 years on, we honour the courage, resilience and sacrifice of those who served in the Pacific theatre.
"Their legacy is one of peace, and it is our duty to remember and uphold the values they fought for.
"Everyone is welcome to join the service in Blaenavon to pay tribute to this extraordinary generation."
The service will be led by Reverend Dr Chris Walters and will include a slow march of standards and clergy, accompanied by processional music from Matthew Bartlett, known as The Welsh Wedding Bagpiper.
Readings will be given by Phillip Alderman, HM Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gwent, and The Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP.
The Toodle Pips, a South Wales vocal trio, will perform wartime classics including We'll Meet Again and Mr Sandman.
Earlier this year, Torfaen marked VE Day 80 with a service at St Gabriel's Church in Cwmbran.
The VJ Day service is open to all and aims to provide a space for reflection on the sacrifices made to secure peace and freedom.
For more information about the event, contact Chris Slade on 01495 762200 or email
