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The Apley Piper starts Wellington VE Day Anniversary Celebrations

In a moving start to the VE Day 80th Anniversary in Wellington, The Apley Piper played in the market square at 9am while veterans, shopkeepers, councillors and the public looked on.

Stuart, the Apley Piper by Telford Live

A declaration was read out by Damian Breeze, the Town Crier to a hushed, modest crowd before the Piper led the standards out of the square towards the church.

On Saturday there is a full day of events planned for Wellington, including Lindy Hop dancing, bagpipes and Wellington Brass Band.

Pic: Telford Live

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