VE Day 80th anniversary ceremonies held across Pembrokeshire
On May 8,1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day, as church bells rang out across the country and people gathered to revel in the end of hostilities.
(Image: Western Telegraph) After almost six years of fighting against Hitler's Nazi regime, peace was declared, with only the conflict against Japan to be concluded.
In Haverfordwest a service took place at the war memorial at Salutation Square at 9am followed by a remembrance service at 11am.
This afternoon there will be a an afternoon tea at 4pm at Picton Playing Fields, the bells ringing out in celebration of peace and a beacon lighting at 9.30pm.
(Image: Western Telegraph) Other events are planned throughout the weekend including free outdoor cinema at Picton playing fields tomorrow (Friday) evening and exhibitions and concerts at St Mary's Church and Albany Church.
In the twin towns of Fishguard and Goodwick services took place at both war memorials an hour apart.
Prayers were said for peace and the British Legion flag was lowered prior to a two minute silence.
(Image: Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council.) The reveille and the Last Post was played by Rhys Osborne.
Both services were attended by Deputy Lord Lietenant of Dyfed, Professor Patricia Mawuli Porter OBE.
(Image: Western Telegraph)
The twin town's VE Day celebrations will continue with a beacon lighting at 6pm this evening in Harbour Village, Goodwick and a free concert in FFwrn on Saturday night featuring singer Tarish Matthews, the Fishguard Rugby Club Male Voice Choir.
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