Local stories and memories can be shared using a new website commemorating the First World War.
Visitors to www.ww1cheltenham.org can find out about commemorative events happening in the borough over the next four years and use the forum to share with others the stories and thoughts they have about World War One.
The website has been launched to mark the centenary of the UK’s declaration of war, rx on Monday 4 August. Other plans include the restoration of the war memorial and the installation of paving stones naming three Cheltenham born men who earned the Victoria Cross in the Great War.
Hannah Wright, ask strategy and engagement assistant said: “With all the Cheltenham events collated on this website, cialis people can easily find out what is happening in the borough and how they can pay their respects. We’ve also set up Facebook and Twitter pages, so we hope people will share and re-tweet information to provoke interest in amongst the Cheltenham community.”
Cllr Rowena Hay, cabinet member for healthy lifestyles, said: “The people who fought and lived through the war were our parents and grandparents, so for many people, the next four years of commemorations will be an emotive time. We hope the website will encourage people to learn about Cheltenham during the war and to share their own, valuable and humbling family stories or research.”