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Fundraising appeal: War memorial falling apart from decay and lockdown misuse
The WW1 Memorial at Holy Trinity, in Winchester, has fallen to pieces after years of neglect and recent damage from the first lockdown, according to churchwardens.
The 100-year-old memorial “is suffering badly from decay and neglect”, according to Churchwarden John Purver.
Mr Purver said that people who visited Holy Trinity during the first lockdown have significantly worsened the state of the memorial as they haven’t realized its fragile condition.
Since then, the church has updated their CCTV range “with additional cameras” in hopes to deter people from frequenting the memorial, says other Churchwarden John Kimber. They have also locked the gates to the Holy Trinity grounds.
Concerns with the memorial’s condition were initially raised back in 2009, but the repairs would have cost £5,000. As it is a listed monument, the repairs “have been submitted to The War Graves Commission in the hopes that they may be in a position to assist with the costs”.
In addition to the “sorry state” of the memorial, there is also a figure of Christ that is in dire repair as its completely “rotten and falling apart”, according to the churchwardens.
However, until the repairs are completed the churchwardens urge people to avoid touching or sitting on the monuments.
The Holy Trinity Church is currently welcoming donations on their GoFundMe page, “Winchester War Memorial Repair” and have so far raised £190. They are also collecting names of those from WW2 to add to the memorial.
To contact the church or donate, visit the Holy Trinity website or their GoFundMe page.
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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