Cleobury Mortimer remembers VJ Day with special flag

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A special flag was raised to commemorate VJ Day's 80th anniversary.

The Cleobury Mortimer branch of the Royal British Legion celebrated on August 15, recognising the end of World War Two.

A ceremony was led by the rector, Reverend Ashley Buck, with eight branch members standing in the war memorial garden.

Around 45 members of the public observed from outside the garden.

Following the ceremony, attendees proceeded to Talbot Yard, joined by several dozen others.

They then marched up to the sports field for a second prayer ceremony, attended by over 80 people.

Past chairman Jim Hulme delivered the loyal exhortation, chairman and bugler David Taylor sounded the last post and the Reveille, and Jim Hulme recited the Kohima epitaph.

The beacon was lit by Mark Baldwin, concluding the day's commemorations.

The branch's annual general meeting is scheduled for September 10 at 7pm.

New members are always welcome.

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