Memory plaques unveiled for Telford Town Park
People will be able to pay a permanent tribute to a loved one with memory plaques planned for one of the county's favourite parks.
The idea, from the Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP), will offer people the chance to have an engraved heart-shaped plaque mounted in the Chelsea Gardens there.
It comes after a similar memory tree in the sensory garden ran out of space for fresh 'memory leaf' dedications last year.
The scheme will also help raise funds for the voluntary group’s work contributing to the upkeep of the award-winning park.
Vice-chairman Colin Thompson said: “The memory tree was very popular and since it became full last year I have had a number of enquiries from people wanting to have a dedication to a loved one there.
“I have sadly had to tell them there were no leaves available, but we are now delighted to be able to offer a new space.
“We think heart-shaped plaques on the wall will work well as they can be easily seen and are very similar to the memory leaves, which are a familiar feature.
“It is an opportunity to put down a permanent memory of a treasured friend, a family member or even a much-loved pet.”
There are 50 acrylic heart-shaped plaques available and it is possible for family and friends to be present to see the plaque put in place.
Each heart costs £20 and can be purchased from Colin by emailing cthompson@bcs.org.uk.
Once purchased they can be collected from the visitor centre at Telford Town Park and engraved at a local Timpson store for a reduced price of £20
