MEMORIALS to the sacrifice made by Barnsley’s war heroes have been preserved for the future generations thanks to a council scheme.

Thurnscoe Flower Park Volunteers have invested in specially-designed metal crosses for the park thanks to the council’s Pride of Place scheme.

The Pride of Place initiative has supported more than 50 groups across Barnsley to improve their local environment or provide much-needed improvements to life in their communities.

The new crosses at Thurnscoe Park are now vandal-proof and are each etched with the name of a fallen soldier.

Pauline Phillips, a founder member of the volunteer group, said: “We decided if we got the funding, we would like to have some metal crosses made, so we don’t have to replace them every year.

“We are grateful for the Pride of Place funding, which has made such a difference - it has really helped us to make the park look a much better place.

“The new memorial crosses look wonderful and are fitting tribute to those who served our community and country.”

Coun Wendy Cain, cabinet spokesperson for public health and communities, added: “I’m really pleased to see our Pride of Place grant making a difference at Thurnscoe Flower Park.

“These new sustainable metal crosses are a fantastic way to honour our fallen soldiers and show our commitment to sustainability and community pride.

“This is a perfect example of how community-led initiatives can enhance our shared spaces.

“Under the Sustainable Barnsley theme of our Barnsley 2030 vision, we are keen to champion and support groups who are proud of and look after their local environment.

“I hope everyone attending remembrance services in Thurnscoe this November will be proud of the difference this project has made.”