Local veterans and their families can honour their service and dedication on Telford’s Veteran Trail for free or at a reduced cost, thanks to a £2,950 donation from Telford & Wrekin Council.

Telford’s Veteran Trail, next to the War Memorial in Telford Town Park, commemorates and celebrates local service men and women and provides a lasting tribute for veterans, serving forces, their families and their loved ones through a series of personalised plaques.

Usually, commemorative plaques are priced at £295, with 10% of all proceeds donated to local armed forces charities, but thanks to a donation of £2,950 from Telford & Wrekin Council, Telford’s Veteran Trail is offering five free plaques, plus a further 10 reduced price plaques for people who would otherwise not be able to afford one.

Applicants for Telford’s Veteran Trail plaque should email info@telfordsveterantrail.co.uk with a short paragraph about why their nominee should be selected, along with a photograph and the veteran’s service details. All applications will then be considered by Veteran Trail committee.