Shoreham Remembers
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Find out the latest updates from the memorial project.
Progress on the Shoreham Memorial
Progress is underway to create an appropriate memorial to the tragic events of the 2015 Shoreham Air Show.
On Tuesday 4th April, Adur & Worthing Councils’ Joint Strategic Committee were updated on this progress and heard recommendations relating to financing the development of the memorial, all of which were approved unanimously. read more…
Brighton City Airport to close for one hour as a mark of respect for RAFA airshow memorial
This statement has been provided by Brighton City Airport.
On 22 August, the skies above Brighton City Airport will fall silent for one hour, as a mark of our respect for the anniversary of the Shoreham airshow accident.
Shoreham Air Show Fund – one year on
When tragedy struck at Shoreham Air Show last August, generous Sussex people responded immediately and, over the coming weeks and months, raised a phenomenal £194,000 to help the bereaved families and others who suffered as a result of that terrible event. read more…
Marking the minute – Monday 22nd August
Monday 22nd August marks the first anniversary of the tragic events at the Shoreham Air Show 2015.
As previously reported, Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils will fall silent at 1.22pm – the exact moment in 2015 when the tragedy started to unfold. read more…
Remembering the Shoreham Air Show Tragedy
On 20th and 22nd August 2016, the community will be coming together to commemorate the first anniversary of the tragic events at the Shoreham Air Show. read more…
May’s progress update
Progress towards the permanent memorial has been steady since the last update. read more…
An initial idea making conversation
Over the past few weeks, an idea to create a Memorial Walk in Shoreham has started to find favour throughout the community. No formal decisions have been taken as yet, however it’s appropriate to share it now, reflecting the way that the community is bringing ideas together, and marking the beginning of a move towards the creation of a fitting, lasting, tribute to the events of 22nd August 2015.
It has been suggested that a new memorial, close to both the river and the proposed site for a new slipway, could form the start and finish of a beautiful walk between the Recreation Ground and Old Tollbridge..
This idea potentially also incorporates the temporary memorial board and archway erected by the County Council in a meaningful way, and could create a multitude of spaces and perspectives for reflection along the walk’s length. The suggestion is that the variety of different spaces along the route could provide quiet areas for solemn reflection, balancing more populated spaces which celebrate the sense of community that’s been so evident throughout Shoreham and the surrounding communities in the aftermath of the tragedy.
While other ideas are being invited (ideas can be shared through the www.ShorehamRemembers.org website between now and mid December), this particular one appears to be currently gathering support throughout the community.
As previously stated, the process to move positively forward on this important memorial will begin in earnest after Christmas 2015, and this idea will be included in those discussions.
What do you think about the idea – would an active memorial spanning the beautiful river and a new memorial park be a fitting remembrance of the effects of the Airshow tragedy? What would you like to see included in the circuit? Please use the ‘Ideas’ page to share your thoughts.