Vale Council's £15,000 to 'Barry Remembers' appeal
The appeal to fund an ambitious repair and improvement
programme to the Barry Cenotaph and Hall of Memory at the town's
Memorial Hall has been boosted by the Vale of Glamorgan
Council.
The 'Barry Remembers' appeal, which was launched a year ago, has
been an outstanding success, and the sum raised of more than
£80,000 includes a £15,000 donation from the Vale council.
Vale council leader Cllr Margaret Alexander said: "I know that
Barry people are very proud of the role the Memorial Hall, its Hall
of Memory and the Cenotaph have played in the history of the
town.
"The Vale council is delighted that the 'Barry Remembers' appeal
has generated such wholehearted support from local residents,
Barrians living in this country and abroad, and a wide range of
trusts, regiments, businesses and organisations.
"The work undertaken will ensure that these special places of
quiet reflection continue to be fitting tributes to those whose
names they record."
The chairman of 'Barry Remembers,' Gareth Howe, said: "This
magnificent contribution from the Vale council helps ensure that
Barry has a Cenotaph and Hall of Memory of which it can be
proud.
"This year's Remembrance Day commemoration on Sunday, 11
November, will have a deep significance in Barry as it marks the
75th anniversary of the dedication of these monuments. We hope that
as many townspeople as possible will attend the service at the
Cenotaph, particularly the younger generation."
The Cenotaph and Memorial Hall were built at a cost of £26,000
and opened in 1932. The Hall of Memory contains the names of more
than 1,200 Barrians who lost their lives in two world wars and
subsequent hostilities.
A new feature within the Hall of Memory will be a Merchant Navy
Association Role of Honour containing the names of more than 600
merchant seamen from Barry who perished in conflicts.
Caption: Vale Council leader, Cllr Margaret
Alexander presented the cheque to the Barry Remembers appeal.