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Minute Silence to mark 50 years since Aberfan Disaster

Thursday, 20 October 2016
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Minute Silence to mark 50 years since Aberfan Disaster
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Government buildings will observe one minute of silence to pay respects to those affected by the Aberfan Disaster.

A minute’s silence will be held on Friday 21st October 2016 at 09:15am, in remembrance of those who lost their lives and all others that were affected by the Aberfan Disaster 50 years ago.

The silence will be marked at all government buildings and other organisations may follow suit.

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