Telford’s Covid Memorial Garden opens to the public

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Telford’s Covid Memorial Garden opens to the public

Cllr Carolyn Healy with bereaved families, council staff and contractors who have all contributed to the project

We're delighted to announce that Telford's Covid Memorial Garden is now open to the public.

Local people affected by the Covid pandemic will now have a dedicated green space where they can rest, reflect and find comfort, as Telford & Wrekin Council opens Telford’s Covid Memorial Garden in the Town Park today.

The memorial garden, designed by the council’s biT team and installed by contractors Welch and Phillips and Brewood Landscapes, is located within Telford Town Park, behind Withy Pool (beyond the Visitor Centre), near to the Dark Lane car park.

Attractively landscaped, it features a variety of species of trees including oak, elm and alder, plus wild meadow areas, 11 benches spread across the garden and adjacent hillside, and views across Withy Pool.

Cllr Carolyn Healy, cabinet member for leisure, climate action, green spaces and heritage, said:

“We wanted to support Telford residents by providing a calm and soothing space, dedicated to the memory of loved ones lost during the pandemic, for people who are still experiencing the impact of Covid, whether through bereavement, long-term illness or trauma."

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Would you like to share your experiences of losing a loved one to Covid?

We're working with BBC Midlands Today who are keen to speak to bereaved Telford and Wrekin residents as they visit the new Memorial Garden on Monday 15 May.

How are you finding ways to cope with your loss, and could your story help other people?

If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with us at media.telford@telford.gov.uk

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