Quedgeley Memorial Garden

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As a result of a planning agreement many years ago the Parish Council owns a small piece of land on the corner of St James and School Lane.

Because of its size the use to which it could be put was very limited and it remained unused until 2007.

A suggestion was put forward that as the site was adjacent to St James’ churchyard, it would be a good idea to develop it as a Memorial Garden.
Initially it was agreed to fence off the area and to plant a hedge, to provide seating and planters.

With the help of Quedgeley Area Conservation Association, Equals Youth Centre and a grant from the City Council all of this work was carried out.

The parish has a significant number of elderly residents and more and more are living longer, so the number will continue to increase. The Memorial Garden provides a place of tranquillity where people can sit and remember their loved ones.

Further improvements are proposed to include two stone walls, to which memorial plaques can be attached, with a seat between them. This work requires planning permission but is hoped that it can be done in the not too distant future. We have already had an offer to provide a bench and also a tree.

We hope that people living in Quedgeley will agree that this project has been well worthwhile and any suggestions for further improvement will be most welcome.