A SPECIAL service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will take place next week at the Reiss Memorial in Parkway, WGC.

Borough mayor Howard Morgan will lead the commemoration, from 11am to noon next Thursday.

There will be a series of short readings and personal accounts of the Holocaust, as well as a release of doves.

The service will be followed by a small reception in the council chamber at Campus West.

Residents wishing to take part in the event are welcome to attend.