New benches along river bank between Old Bridge and Great Western Way

[Chris Chappell]

Hope you like the three benches Cllr Bob Preece and I have had installed along the river path behind ASDA. They have been paid for with money we got from the City Council for minor works in the Ward.
These particular benches are to commemorate the people from South Wye who have given their lives for this country.

They include the 57 men from St.Martins who died in the Great War at a time when none of the housing that is in the area now, existed! Must have effected and devastated every family in the area. When you sit on them, please spend a moment of reflection.

We have also had two different type of benches placed in the dog run on the KG meadows, for owners whose dogs like to take a time doing what dogs do!

[dippyhippy]

I think the idea of benches commemorating those who gave their lives, is wonderful, particularly so in this, the centenary year.

 

I would hope they are treated with respect.

 

A lovely and thoughtful tribute.

[Colin James]

This is a lovely gesture and tribute, well done Councillors. 

[twowheelsgood]

I saw them on Sunday, they look excellent, and a lot of people were looking at them (but no one was sitting on them!).

[dippyhippy]

It is little touches like this, marks of respect, that mean so much to folks.

 

A very worthwhile thing to have organised, Councillors.

[Bill Thomas]

It is little touches like this, marks of respect, that mean so much to folks.

 

A very worthwhile thing to have organised, Councillors.

 

Somewhere to sit in thought remembering those who have fallen how nice. Money well spent in my opinion, good effort from both Cllrs.