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Events throughout the borough paid tribute to the sacrifices made in the course of the Second World War and celebrated the eightieth anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (Wednesday 15 August 2025).
Events befell between Saturday 9 August and Saturday 16 August 2025, with neighborhood teams, religion organisations and veterans’ associations main commemorations throughout the borough. Activities ranged from remembrance providers, beacon lightings and moments of silence, by way of to neighborhood lunches, musical performances and themed gatherings
On Friday 15 August 2025, a flag was flown exterior the Council House in Walsall to mark the anniversary, and residents throughout the borough joined the nationwide two-minute silence at 12 midday to mirror on the sacrifices of all those that served.
“ The eightieth anniversary of VJ Day has given us the chance to return collectively as a neighborhood to recollect those that served, to mirror on their sacrifice, and to present thanks for the peace that adopted.
It has been a privilege to attend so most of the commemorations throughout our borough and to share in the best way residents have marked this essential anniversary. Each occasion was totally different, however all carried the identical sense of remembrance, gratitude and togetherness.
Seeing folks of all ages participate was actually transferring. It confirmed how a lot this event nonetheless means to us in the present day, and the way dedicated we’re to making sure that the reminiscence of those that served lives on. I need to thank each group and volunteer who labored so laborious to make these commemorations attainable. “
“ Marking the eightieth anniversary of VJ Day has been an essential reminder of the sacrifice and braveness of those that served within the Second World War.
Here in Walsall, we’re happy with our armed forces neighborhood, previous and current, and it has been inspiring to see so many residents honour that legacy. By coming collectively in remembrance and reflection, we be certain that their contribution isn’t forgotten. “
Commemorations befell throughout the borough, with native teams and organisations internet hosting occasions that mixed remembrance, reflection and neighborhood spirit. In Aldridge, the Royal British Legion held a household enjoyable day, whereas the Rotary Club organised a beacon lighting with a bugle name and ode to remembrance. In Palfrey, Aaina Community Hub held a Forties-themed backyard celebration, and Bloxwich Community Partnership staged a singalong efficiency of wartime songs on the Stan Ball Centre.
Events continued all through the week. Brownhills Community Association, Holy Ascension Church in Little Bloxwich, the Moxley People’s Centre and Walsall Community Association all welcomed residents to commemorative gatherings with music, reflection and shared meals. The Collingwood Centre hosted a Forties-style lunch, whereas Darlaston marked the anniversary with a service on the cenotaph adopted by a Town Hall celebration. Community teams together with the Black Sisters Collective, Revive Café and Willenhall Chart additionally organised actions highlighting remembrance, peace and togetherness.
On the anniversary itself, Walsall Community Transport held a tea celebration at St Paul’s Bus Station, Manor Farm Community Association planted a peace shrub, and Bloxwich Hub welcomed residents for a themed lunch and stay music. Additionally, the Mayor of Walsall held her ‘At Homes’ afternoon tea at Walsall Town Hall, welcoming dignitaries and representatives from native organisations.
Commemorations carried on into the weekend with a sponsored stroll in Short Heath, a neighborhood barbecue in Birchills, and a remembrance service and road celebration in Pelsall Village.
The programme was supported by small grants from Walsall Council in partnership with Walsall Community Network, serving to native teams to host occasions and produce folks collectively.
VJ Day Celebrations on the Let’s Chat Community Hub
VJ Day Celebrations at Brownhills Community Centre
VJ Day Celebrations at Darlaston All Active
VJ Day Celebrations at Moxley People’s Centre
VJ Day Celebrations on the Collingwood Centre
VJ Day Celebrations with Bloxwich Community Partnership on the Stan Ball Centre
VJ Day Celebrations with the Aaina Community Hub
VJ Day Celebrations with the Midlands Langar Seva Society
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