THE 80th anniversary of VJ Day has been commemorated in Crediton.

Bugler playing Last Post
Bugler playing Last Post (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Prayers were said and wreaths laid during a short service at the town’s war memorial on Friday morning, August 15.

Crediton Army Cadets attended the service
Crediton Army Cadets attended the service (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Later the same day, Crediton Town Council held a free tea party for children in the Town Square.

Youngsters enjoying the free ice creams at Crediton Town Square
Youngsters enjoying the free ice creams at Crediton Town Square (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There were craft activities and youngsters enjoyed listening to a storyteller. Under-10s were given a free ice cream.

Crediton Town Council volunteer stewards and Morrisons Community Champion Hazel Evely, third from right, at the children's tea party
Crediton Town Council volunteer stewards and Morrisons Community Champion Hazel Evely, third from right, at the children's tea party (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The service at the war memorial was organised by Crediton Town Council, Crediton Parish Church, and the Crediton branch of the Royal British Legion. The Crediton RBL branch also contributed to the cost of the free ice creams at the afternoon event.

Crediton Royal British Legion Branch members at the afternoon event
Crediton Royal British Legion Branch members at the afternoon event (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

VJ Day or Victory in Japan Day celebrates the end of the Second World War.