As communities prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday, a campaign is underway in a Flintshire community to restore a historic war memorial.
Residents of Picton, near Holywell, want to ensure that the stories of those who lost their lives are preserved for future generations.
Originally erected in 1927, Picton War Memorial is now approaching its centenary year.
Its condition has deteriorated over time, and plans are now in place to restore the memorial, make it more accessible and create a garden of remembrance within Picton Cemetery.
The restoration will also provide an opportunity to commemorate additional service personnel whose names are not currently recorded on the memorial.
The project is being led by local residents Phil Beal, a retired Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer, and Nicky Bedward, a Sea Cadets instructor.
Over the past two years, they have researched the history of the memorial and the people it commemorates, drawing on contributions from families, historians and supporters across the UK and overseas.
The restoration project relies on fundraising and community support, with every donation - which can be made here - helping to bring the plans a step closer to reality.
Alternatively, anyone wishing to donate directly to the memorial fund can contact the team at warmemorialsffynnongroywpicton@gmail.com
The team hopes to complete the work during the memorial's centenary year in 2027 and is appealing to local people and businesses to help make this possible.
Phil said: “This memorial is about much more than the names carved into the stone. Each name represents a person, a family and a story that deserves to be remembered.
"As we approach the memorial's centenary, we want to make sure it remains a fitting tribute to those who gave their lives, and a place where future generations can come to remember them.”
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