WAR heroes of Cuddington and Sandiway who served their country with distinction are set to be immortalised in the form of a memorial garden.

Residents have been seeking a memorial to honour the villages’ war heroes from around 2013 and again during the creation of a village plan in 2015.

Momentum grew after children from Cuddington and Sandiway primary schools placed crosses with the names of village fallen during the First World War centenary commemorations and bench siting.

An action group was set up comprising of a small team of residents who have worked tirelessly on planning, designing and fundraising the war memorial garden.

And through their hard work and dedication, the garden is set to come to fruition and will be created at the crossroads of Norley Road and Weaverham Road.

On behalf of the action group, Julie Chrimes said: “A war memorial links the past to the present and enables people to remember and respect the sacrifice of those who died, fought, participated or were affected by all conflicts.

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“Memorials can be an important source of information for young people in understanding the sacrifices made by past generations.

“It will represent a focal point for remembrance, both individual and collective, particularly on occasions such as Remembrance Sunday or anniversary events.

“The action group is delighted that Cuddington and Sandiway will at last have its own war memorial.”

The action group says it is extremely grateful for all donations received, including from The Ark Café, Cheshire West and Chester Council, ward councillors, local residents and a non-resident.

Further support was also awarded by London Stone PLP Construction, Vale Royal Lions, Whitby’s Memorial Services, Weaver Vale Housing Trust, Amazing Gardens and Ringway Infrastructure Services.

An official opening is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War.