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VJ Day Commemoration Services

To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, Northumberland County Council will be holding a commemoration service at County Hall, Morpeth on Friday 15 August, 10:30am.

Events are also taking place at : 

  • Berwick: - 9:30am Berwick War memorial followed by service at St Andrew's Church 
  • Ashington - 10:30am  Ashington Memorial Garden 
  • Rothbury: 10:45am  Rothbury War Memorial 
  • Alnwick - 11am Alnwick War Memorial and Column Field 
  • Amble - 2pm Amble War Memorial 

There will also be a service on 17 August at St Michael's Church Alnwick from 3pm. 

All are welcome to attend.

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