THE Woolmer Forest Heritage Society and the Whitehill and Bordon Regeneration Company held a range of activities over the weekend to celebrate the heritage of Prince Philip Barracks and the town.

Organisers said the activities were well attended and enjoyed by adults and children of all ages.

Dr Bill Wain opened the weekend with an in-depth talk about the history of the barracks, and Whitehill and Bordon, on Friday evening. This was followed on Saturday by a guided tour of the former barracks site, including the Sandhurst Block.

On Sunday, a series of Roman activities took place, including a cookery demonstration led by Fishbourne Palace; archaeological digging, and mosaic making, resulting in each child receiving a certificate at the day’s end.

Naomi Metcalfe, from the Whitehill and Bordon Regeneration Company, which is redeveloping Prince Philip Barracks into housing and a new town centre, said: “We’d like to thank the Woolmer Forest Heritage Society for helping us to organise this fun and engaging weekend of activities, which highlight the wonderful history of our town.”

“It was also lovely to have Captain Trevor Isaac, who was the last person to close Prince Philip Barracks, and a soldier who came all the way from Germany, share in the heritage events among many other attendees,” Ms Metcalfe said.

“We hope to hold similar events in the future.”