The D-Day veterans still gathering to remember those they lost

Only three members remain at the association in Ely Credit: ITV Wales

The Normandy Veterans Association (NVA) began as an opportunity to give D-Day veterans the opportunity to meet and remember the friends they had lost during the operation.

Officially, the association closed around six years ago due to dwindling numbers but at one branch in Ely, Cardiff, they kept the monthly social gatherings going.

Now, only three members remain but gathering together is still vital for those left.

For Bob, the group offers a chance to come together and remember the men who died during the war Credit: ITV Wales

One of those members is Bob Froude. For him, the group offers a chance to come together and remember the men who died during the war.

''So many lives were lost in freeing the world from the Nazi domination.'' Bob said.

''People should be told what it cost.''

Paul Ellis was The NVA's Membership Secretary Credit: ITV Wales

Paul Ellis was The NVA's Membership Secretary, he's seen numbers falling but has kept the social gatherings going over the years.

The remaining members' families fill the space that was once filled with other veterans. Credit: ITV Wales

Now, the remaining members' families fill the space that was once filled with other veterans. It keeps the memories of those they lost alive.