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08

Nov 2023

Community
Community

Handrails installed at Pateley Bridge war memorial after veteran falls

Published: 8 Nov 2023, 17:10 GMT

by Flora Grafton

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Safety rails were installed around Pateley Bridge war memorial today ahead of this weekend’s Remembrance Day service.

It comes after an elderly veteran tripped when laying a wreath during last year's service.

Suzanne Smith, clerk to Pateley Bridge Town Council, said the man was not hurt but the incident “highlighted the need for a handrail”.

Ms Smith added:

“In a joint venture, Pateley Bridge Town Council and Bewerley Parish Council had to jump through a lot of bureaucratic hoops to get the necessary permission to install the handrails.
“Fortunately, we succeeded, just in time for this years’ service.”


   

The handrails have been made by Chiltondale Architectural Wrought Ironsmiths, which is based in Summerbridge. Ms Smith said:

“They are high quality, galvanised and powder-coated to ensure they are almost maintenance free.
“They have been designed to match the existing handrails on the bandstand in the Recreation Ground and also the very small rail that runs round the bottom of the war memorial.”


The production and installation of the handrails cost £927.42 and has been funded by North Yorkshire Council’s Locality Fund – a £10,000 budget given to councillors to support local communities.

Ms Smith added:

“Bewerley Parish Council, Pateley Bridge Town Council and the Royal British Legion are very grateful that at the Armistice Day event this Saturday, the handrails will ensure that veterans and parishioners can safely and independently access the memorial to lay wreaths.”


The annual Armistice Day parade and service will take place at the Pateley Bridge war memorial on Saturday, November 11, from 10.30am.



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