Talgarth Town Council has just confirmed an ambitious series of events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Cllr Louise Elston-Reeves, Mayor of Talgarth, commented: "We are proud of our tradition of coming together to mark such important events and VE Day at 80 will be no different.

"We are inviting the whole community to come together to mark this historic occasion.

"There will be community singing and bell ringing at St Gwendoline's Church on Thursday, 8th May from 6pm onwards, followed by a beacon lighting and a lantern procession to the town's war memorial alongside the Enig, where a wreath will be laid.

"A street party for all will be held on Saturday May 10 from midday in the Town Square, where we can have a sing-along and play traditional party games."

VE Day prep Talgarth
Cllr Louise Elston-Reeves and her faithful Poppy Fountain Crew. (Provided)

All residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their own food and drink, whilst Talgarth Town Council will be providing light refreshments for each table.

Pride of place will go to the poppy fountain at Talgarth Town Hall. It has been lovingly crafted by many volunteers locally, from Puddle Ducks pre-school at Ysgol Y Mynydd Du through local SSAFA officials, senior residents and Town Council volunteers. It has been coordinated by the Mayor.

This follows a VE Day 80 Party at Glanenig Residential Home, planned for Bank Holiday Monday with 104 year old RAF War Veteran John Gwynne as guest of honour.

RAF Veteran John Hugo Gwynne, 104
RAF Veteran John Hugo Gwynne, 104 - guest of honour at the Glanenig Street Party. (Provided)
Glanenig Residential Home
Glanenig Residential Home ahead of its VE 80 Street Party. (Provided)

John's daughter, Mrs Helen Colbert, said: "We're delighted that Glanenig is hosting its street party on Monday and Dad is looking forward to welcoming residents, families and civic dignitaries alike."

William Powell, County Councillor for Talgarth, and Vice Chair of Powys County Council, added: "This commemoration of VE Day at 80 is incredibly poignant - and may be the last major occasion when those with clear memories of those momentous days will be present. At a time when democratic values are under pressure and fascism is once again a force in our world, it has never been more important to remember, to reflect, and to learn from our shared history."