Introduction
With 2024 and 2025 being incredibly important milestones (80th Anniversary of D-Day, VE Day, VJ Day), it is more important than ever that we remember the past. One of the best ways small communities can do this is through maintenance of their respective monuments. For us, here in Odiham and North Warnborough, the War Memorial plays an important role within the Parish – as a way to honour our Dead, and as a convening point to remember key dates and events.
2024 project
It has not gone unnoticed, however, that the War Memorial has been looking its age, of late. In autumn of 2024, a small team of volunteers came together informally. The intent has been to undertake a degree of routine maintenance, whilst concurrently investigating more longer-term and more extensive renovations. The latter work is ongoing – it will take a while. However, the team will continue to maintain the memorial periodically, to keep up appearances. So, if anyone is interested in volunteering to assist, please do get in touch.