Chirk residents have been invited to an event at the railway station to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.

The event has been organised by the Royal British Legion as a thank you to all the churches, hospitals, community groups, farmers, gardeners and schools who helped to support the war effort in their communities.

It will also serve as a day to celebrate 100 years since the formation of the Royal Air Force, with the Chirk RAF Air Cadets attending.

Friends of Chirk Station have been awarded eight ‘Silent Soldiers’, supported by Chirk Town Council clerk Shaun Jones as part of our commitment to working within the community.

The soldiers are Perspex silhouettes which have been placed in public places, on seats or benches.

The station is welcoming anyone who wishes to receive an invite to join them on Saturday, October 27 where the River of Poppies will mark the anniversary of the end of the war, followed by refreshments served at the Chirk Parish Hall.

Christine Ashford, volunteer at the station, said: “Chirk Station was one of those rural stations in Wales where young men, many as young as 16, left for transit camps and battlefields, never to return.

“It is important to remember that those young men sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”

Mrs Ashford hopes that many people in the area will come along to see the display and the Silent Soldiers.

She added: “Here is an opportunity for our community to come together, leading up to Armistice Day, to give our thanks to those who gave that support.

“We wish the community of Chirk to be part of this commemoration of the end of the war.”

Those interested are asked to declare their interest in attending the event before October 21.