A NUMBER of activities are being organised in St Austell to commemorate and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day which marked the end of the Second World War.

St Austell Town Council is holding a VJ Day Fun Day on Thursday, August 14, in the town centre, including free rides and games as well as dancing and Second World War artefacts.

The day will begin at 10.30am with a youth parade from St John’s Methodist Church to Holy Trinity Church led by Kernow Pipes & Drums. Then, at 11am, there will be a short service at Holy Trinity Church.

Company B will be performing on a stage in Alymer Square at noon and they will be followed by the Red Apple Honeys.