Eve of VJ Day Service of Remembrance at St John the Baptist Church
Lighting of the Lantern of Hope
Act of Remembrance at Frome War Memorial, Frome Memorial Theatre
Standards, wreath laying, Last Post, 2 minute silence, Reveille.
King George VI speech to the nation on the night of VJ Day, 15th August 1945
Listen to readings and watch as the VE/VJ Lantern of Hope is lit
Setting up of the bunting to form VE and VJ 80
Drone photos, music, Lanterns of Hope
6pm: Move from Victoria Park to Frome Memorial with bunting and torches for 8 minutes of silence and reflection, followed by peaceful music.
6:30pm: Move off with bunting to form a procession of Torches of Hope from Frome Memorial to St Johns Church courtyard.
Events organised by Royal British Legion Frome branch.