Shropshire tourist attraction launches tree of remembrance scheme
A Shropshire tourist attraction is offering families the change to plant a tree in memory of a loved one, free of charge.
The trees of remembrance will be planted around the sculpture park at The British Ironwork Centre, near Oswestry, complete with an engraved sign.
It follows requests from four families and organisations wanting to use the sculpture park to remember someone or something.
Among those was Luke Carter who asked if it would be possible to have a tree planted on the grounds in memory of his uncle, Karl Roberts.
He said his uncle, who had learning difficulties, loved visiting the centre.
"It was his favourite place for a day out with his carers," Luke said.
Chairman of the Ironwork Centre, Clive Knowles, said: "There’s a huge fondness for the parkland here and it’s appealing to people who want to plant a tree to remember someone they love."
He said the package for trees of remembrance included a tree guard, engraved sign, assistance in planting and a commemoration certificate.
