A SERVICE Of thanks giving and remembrance has been held in Port Talbot The annual Merchant Navy Memorial service took place at Port Talbot lifeboat station in honour of the sailors and mariners from South West Wales who were killed in wars and conflicts around the globe. The servise was conducted by the Rev Phil Denyer.
Port Talbot RNLI spokesman Mel Cooper said: "It was very well attended, it was excellent. “I think it was the biggest we have ever had."
“The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Dr Ed Roberts attended along with Aberavon AM David Rees and Neath Port Talbot mayor Martyn Peters." Councilors and representatives from the Royal British Legion, Royal Marine Association, HM Coastguard, local Sea Cadets and the Merchant Navy Association also attended. The Last Post was played and wreaths of poppies were laid as a mark of remembrance.