A sculpture inspired by the work of the Village in Bloom team and the heritage of our area is shortly to be installed on the island in the centre of Acocks Green this week. Conceived by the Bloom team, designed by Bloom volunteer and artist Veronica Treadwell and locally manufactured by W.R. and J. Collins Ltd in Hall Green, the stylised oak tree design makes reference to the ancient Forest of Arden and Mallard Community Orchard. It also features a horse drawn narrowboat and a steam locomotive referencing the history and development of our area in the 19th Century. On top of the sculpture is a stylised flower in full bloom, topped with the word ‘GOLD’ – the accolade received from RHS Britain in Bloom over the last two years.
Concept drawing of Tree Sculpture by Veronica Treadwell
This has been very much a local community project. It has…
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