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Service will recall war dead


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The Dores memorial.
The Dores memorial.

The names of those who never returned home to their loved ones and the community will be read out by young people.

There will also be poetry readings, the laying of wreaths and a two-minute silence.

The unusual war memorial, which takes the shape of an archway at the entrance of the village churchyard, has been returned to its original splendour to mark the centenary of the conflict thanks to a community-led campaign to raise £50,000.

The arch, featuring ornate terracotta panels embossed with Celtic and Art Nouveau themes, was designed by artist Mary Seton Watts whose family home was at Aldourie. It was unveiled in 1921 but unfortunately the panels became weather damaged over the years and were lost.

As well as the restoration, research has been carried out into individual stories behind the names of those who died in both world wards.

Sunday’s service begins at 3pm.


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