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75TH ANNIVERSARY
Peace Garden to be created on Keele campus to mark 75th anniversary
Construction is due to get underway on a unique new Peace Garden on Keele University ’ s campus , after planners gave the project the green light .
The garden is being built as part of Keele ’ s 75th anniversary celebrations and will serve as a lasting legacy of the anniversary year for the entire university community to enjoy .
Funded entirely through alumni donations , the garden will be located between the University Chapel and Cherry Tree Walk , with a professionally designed garden encompassing screening , benches , and natural meadow planting to provide a central place for rest and reflection , and a location for wellbeing initiatives to take place .
The garden will also include a sculptural art installation by artist Philip Hardaker , to be positioned within a central seating area , with a plaque commemorating the anniversary and the alumni donations that have made the garden possible .
The design of the garden will also incorporate tiles with images and messages of peace , alongside some heritage tile designs . Visitors to this year ’ s Keele Day celebration got involved with the design , by creating over 150 tiles at interactive workshops during the day .
Lauren Huss , Head of Alumni and Supporter Engagement at Keele University , said : “ We are thrilled to announce the creation of our new Keele Peace Garden , directly next to our iconic Chapel and in celebration of our 75th anniversary . This garden is possible only because of the generous donations from our alumni and supporters , which have fully funded its creation .