Landscape & Urban Design Issue 38 2019 | Page 84

BASINGSTOKE’S LONG-AWAITED PEACE GARDEN Woodscape are proud to be a part sculpture of local surgery pioneer Sir of Basingstoke’s War Memorial Harold Gillies. Park, with Clifton seats featuring prominently in the long-awaited Peace Garden, opened on 21st September 2018, the International Day of Peace, commemorating the centenary of the Woodscape supplied curved timber benches, with the Clifton Seating System providing a functional yet stylish framing for the main circular end of the First World War. area, along with one of their popular The grand opening was attended create a wonderful entrance marker by the Mayor, Cllr Seán Keating, for the garden. MP Maria Miller and the Bishop of Basingstoke, the Right Reverend Canon David Williams, along with many representatives from the local community, including the Peace Garden Advisory Group whose work made it all possible. The area is home to a number of Peace Plaques designed by local schoolchildren, along with a 84 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 38 2019 hardwood cubes, custom etched to As specialists in manufacturing street furniture using Naturally Very Durable Hardwood, a timber that lasts for decades, Woodscape were the ideal choice to assist the people of Basingstoke in creating a venue that will deliver to the community for many years to come. If you would like to contact Woodscape about your seating requirements, from a simple concept through to design, manufacture and install, contact us on 01254 685 185, or email [email protected], and our experienced team will help you find the perfect solution.