Memorial bench for Gemma Leahy Waddell

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Memorial bench for Gemma Leahy Waddell

News by AndyHoldcroft, 05 Oct 2025

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I'm pleased to let you know that the memorial bench for Gemma Leahy Waddell is now in situ right up high on Campion Hills in Leamington: a spot chosen by Gemma herself. I've just been up there on a glorious autumn morning and the location & view do certainly make you consider higher thoughts. 

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