A VILLAGE has renovated its sign in honour of the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

On July 11, the community in Little London near Tadley unveilied their renovated sign in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Pamber Parish Council arranged for local artist Patsie O’Callaghan to renovate the sign, a large shield emblem, back to its former glory.

In 2000, the Parish Council launched a competition for pupils in local primary schools to design an image to be put on the front of the sign. The winner was Gemma Love, then a pupil of the Priory. Her design represented the village of Little London, with a stream, pond and sheep grazing in a field. The sign was installed for the village’s Millennium celebrations.

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The newly renovated sign was unveiled by Cllr Rhydian Vaughan MBE, who resides in the village. Cllr Vaughan gave a small speech giving thanks to both Patsie and Gemma for their contributions to their village sign.

The Parish Council also said it would like to thank Cllr Vaughan for arranging for the Hampshire County Council to pay for the project through his Councillor’s grant.

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