The Gosport Heritage Trust was formally established on July 28 following 30 years of work by a dedicated team behind the Gosport Heritage Open Days (GHODs) festival. Heather Whitewood, a trustee, said: "Gosport Heritage Open Days wouldn’t exist without the hard work, leadership and dedication of my friend Terry Rhodes. READ MORE: New networking event to launch in HampshireThe Gosport Heritage Trust has been formally established (Image: Gosport Heritage Trust)"I feel very strongly that we owe it to her and everyone else who has supported this festival over the past 30 years, to make sure it is here for years to come." The trust aims to secure the future of the annual festival and expand heritage projects throughout the year. Lucy Grodie, project consultant, said: "A big thank you to everyone who has supported making sure that the impact of Gosport Heritage Open Days continues for a long time to come."