There’s a few events around the Herald & Post patch over the coming days to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, so here’s a selection to choose from:

People in Whitehill & Bordon have been invited to come together for an afternoon of music, stalls and remembrance at The Shed this Saturday with a range of wartime themed-activities and events between 1pm and 5pm.

Highlights will include live music from Stephanie Bell and a swing band, stalls and an interactive display by the Phoenix Theatre and Woolmer Forest Heritage Society, where you can listen to audio extracts of the lead up to VJ Day.

But before then the town will observe a national two-minute silence at midday to remember the sacrifices and courage of all those who served.

The Alton branch of the Royal British Legion will hold a two-minute silence at the Cairn at midday this Saturday.

Petersfield Town Council and the Royal British Legion are joining forces to hold a ceremony this Friday morning, with The Square and High Street being temporarily closed.

A parade will form at the war memorial at 10.45am with Revd Canon Will Hughes leading a Service of Remembrance five minutes later.

There will be a two-minute silence and wreath-laying at 11am, with Damian Hinds MP and civic figures to attend.

The Liss RBL have planned a day of celebration, remembrance and commemoration with the Union Flag being raised outside the Rake Road club at 9am.

There will be an Act of Remembrance at the war memorial at midday before an afternoon of activities from 2pm at the club.

Highlights will include a display of military vehicles, a bouncy castle, BBQ and VJ Dinner (pre-booked) while hits from the 1940s to 60s will be belted out. There will also be face painting with fancy dress encouraged.