A WAR memorial in a Meon Valley community will be rededicated this Sunday having been fully restored.

More than £1,300 has been spent on retiling and repointing the lychgate entrance to St Andrew’s Church in Meonstoke.

Funding from the War Memorial Trust Grants Scheme, supported by the First World War Memorials Programme, made it possible.

The Parochial Church Council of Corhampton and St Andrew’s, Meonstoke were heavily involved in the project while Ian Ellis, Julian Livingstone, the church’s architect, and Jerry Pett deserve special praise for their efforts.

The rededication service at 10.30am will be led by The Archdeacon of the Meon, the Venerable Gavin Collins.

Frances Moreton, Director, War Memorials Trust said: “War memorials are a tangible connection to our shared past creating a link between the fallen and today.

“It is vital we ensure all our war memorials are in the best possible condition for their age and the charity is delighted to support this project.

“The centenary of World War I was a wonderful opportunity for local communities across the country to protect and conserve their war memorials. If anyone knows of any other war memorials in need of help please contact us.”