A commemoration service will take place on Tuesday 03 September, 10.00am at the Civic Offices in Barry.

The service will be hosted by the Vale of Glamorgan Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jayne Norman, in attendance will be the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and the Mayors of Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major and Cowbridge Town Councils.

All are welcome to join the service that will honour and pay tribute to all who have served in the Merchant Navy.

The Vale authority will 'Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day' and both remember and honour the brave Merchant Seafarers who have made the ultimate sacrifice throughout our history, but particularly during the two World Wars and conflicts since.