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Singer Clara Wilson.

Ballymena concert marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day while supporting vital work of NI charities

A concert marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War has helped to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal in Mid and East Antrim.

The event at The Braid Theatre on August 15 featured the Larne School of Highland Dance, Kellswater Flute Band, Magheramorne Silver Band, singers Geoff Hatt and Clara Wilson, and readers Jimmy McTeggart and Gillian Rea.

Proceeds from the event went towards Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke and the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

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