Burnham's mayor has appealed for volunteers to help arrange a VJ Day celebration.

The day is planned for August 16, on the church green outside St Mary’s Church.

Mayor Ron Pratt is hoping the day, which will include tea, cakes, refreshments and entertainment before a church service, will be a celebration rather than a solemn commemoration.

He said: “We do need help from people.”

Anyone interested in helping out, call 01621 783 426.