In 2024, the Association began raising funds to design, create, install, and maintain a permanent memorial dedicated to members of Trade Group 11 (Ground Signalling). To date, we have raised just over £14,000 of the estimated £21,000 required.

Designing a permanent memorial to be displayed at the National Arboretum is a complex and thoughtful process. Since the project’s inception, we have been on a significant learning journey.

The initial phase involved developing various design ideas, which were discussed over several months through a range of channels. These discussions led to an agreed design and inscription proposal, which was then submitted for consideration.

Unfortunately, our initial proposal did not meet certain compliance requirements of the National Arboretum. Therefore, following the guidance of our stonemasons—who bring extensive experience in crafting memorials and working with the National Arboretum—we revised the memorial’s design and inscription to ensure it meets the Arboretum’s requirements while remaining visually appealing, durable, and easy to maintain.

The updated submission is currently under review, and we hope to receive approval soon.

Whilst many of you have generously donated and we are on the way to achieving our target, we still have some way to go. So please, donate if you have not already done so—or, if you have donated and wish to contribute a bit more, we would be deeply grateful.

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Front of the Memorial

Back of the Memorial