A silent peace walk commemorating the anniversary of a Belco workers’ protest more than 60 years ago has been cancelled owing to bad weather.

The Silent Walk for Peace and Community was expected to move from the energy company’s parking lot on Serpentine Road, Pembroke, to Devonshire Recreation Club on Frog Lane tomorrow.

The Belco protest took place in 1965, when several dozen picketers paraded during the third week of a strike.

The strike, by 90 Belco workers, called for the right for union recognition.

It eventually erupted into violence, during which time teargas was fired and protesters were admitted to hospital.

Despite the response, workers continued to protest until they were granted the ability to form a union.