New Memorial Garden begins to take shape in Mansfield town centre

By Shelley Marriott
Published 21st Dec 2022, 17:07 BST
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Mansfield’s new Memorial Garden is starting to take shape with the latest installation of a 2.4 metre sculpture.

The monument, which has a smooth pebble-like surface, is the focal point of the Memorial Garden, located behind the Old Town Hall, and will also be home to seating areas, trees, plants and terraced grass areas.

Inspirational words have also been engraved around the base including, ‘community’ and ‘kindness’.

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The carved hole near the top of the stone has been designed to represent the future or something beyond, referring to the positive changes visitors will soon see in the town centre.

Tim Grundy, Mayor Andy Abrahams, Nick Roberson and Chris GouldTim Grundy, Mayor Andy Abrahams, Nick Roberson and Chris Gould
Tim Grundy, Mayor Andy Abrahams, Nick Roberson and Chris Gould

The garden aims to focus on remembrance, gathering, reflection and thought and is due to be fully completed in the new year.

To ensure the garden is used suitably and reduce the risk of any anti-social behaviour, CCTV cameras will also be installed nearby in the new year.

Another pocket park with a slide for youngsters has also been completed on the grassy slope at the rear entrance of the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, near Walkden Street car park.