To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day) on Saturday, 15th August, Mendip District Council will be flying the Union Jack at their Offices in Shepton Mallet.

The Council will also be showing their support through social media, with ideas on how you can get involved, a video from the Council's Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Damon Hooton, and encouraging people to join in with the national two-minute silence at 11am.

Whilst VE Day, on 8th May, 1945, marks the end of the War in Europe, many troops were continuing to fight in Asia until 15th August. VJ Day commemorates the complete end of the Second World War.

Cllr Damon Hooton, Mendip's Armed Forces Champion, said: "VJ Day will be commemorated very differently this year due to the global pandemic, but it's so important that we unite to remember and celebrate the lives of those who fought so hard for our freedom."

VJ Day is the third event the Council has commemorated 'virtually' this year. It marked VE Day in May, and Armed Forces Day on 27th June, to acknowledge all veterans, past and present for their dedication in serving our country.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @MendipCouncil to see our social media posts for VJ Day and to stay up to date with the latest Council news.

Learn more about VJ Day here: https://ve-vjday75.gov.uk/vjday