The final part of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Llandrindod Wells featured an Act of Remembrance at the war memorial
The final part of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Llandrindod Wells featured an Act of Remembrance at the war memorial
It went very well and although there was warning of thunder on Sunday afternoon it stayed dry and sunny.
The service was conducted by Father Andrew Tweed, RBL Branch Chaplain.
The Branch Standard Bearer was Rhodri Evans and the Girl Guides Standard was also in attendance.
The Parade Marshall was David Saunders, Branch Vice-Chairman, RBL and The Exhortation and Kohima Epitaph were recited in Welsh and English.
The Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Sarah Freeman, Conductor of Llandrindod Wells Silver Band.
Wreaths were laid by Brian Jones, Branch President, RBL, Keith Holder, Llandrindod Wells Veterans Group, Llandrindod Wells Mayor Councillor Marcia Morgan and the town crier Jan Swindale.
The Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial was followed by a short Act of Remembrance at the Radnorshire County War Memorial at Llandrindod Wells Hospital.
Members of the Royal British Legion and veterans had also attended a flag raising ceremony and proclamation at County Hall, in Llandrindod Wells, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
