The 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day is ‘a shared moment of celebration’ spanning four days in Pembroke.

On Thursday, May 8, members of the public are invited to pop into the Town Hall when the Country Market is on, between 9.30am and 12.30pm, for a free slice of cake (orange and ginger) and tea or coffee.

From midday, Mr Graham Phillips will play the pipes outside the Town Hall.

At 9pm on Thursday, Mayor of Pembroke Ann Mortenson will give a welcome at Pembroke Castle, followed by the lighting of the beacon at 9.30pm and a solo of ‘I Vow to Thee my Country’ by Miss Rachel Jones.

On Friday, May 9, 1pm, Pembroke Young at Heart has organised a Fish and Chip Lunch and Sing Along. Tickets are available at the Town Hall.

Finally, Sunday, May 11 will see the Mayor’s Parade, along Main Street, with the ATC Band of Haverfordwest and special guests The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Tank Regiment.

The parade will be stepping off at 10.30am at St Michael’s Square and marching down to the Town Hall. A service at St Mary’s Church will follow the parade. All are welcome.