Three carved wooden benches are set to be installed at locations in Bradley Stoke thanks to a environment grant worth £1,800 from South Gloucestershire Council.
Local chainsaw sculptor Andy O’Neill is currently working in an area on Jubilee Green to carve the three benches from a recently felled sweet chestnut tree.
Andy hopes to complete the benches by Thursday 17th June, after which they will be installed at the following locations:
- Howard Davis memorial bench (swans and frog life cycle carving): by Davis Pond, Jubilee Green
- Bees and honeycomb bench – in the flower rich meadow, along the community forest path near Savages Wood
- Apple core bench – near the community orchard in the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve
The first bench is named in memory of ornithologist Howard Davis, who lived at the now-demolished Little Stoke Farm, and was instrumental in the founding of what is now the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust based at Slimbridge.
Cllr Brian Allinson, SGC’s executive member for planning, transport and strategic environment, said:
“The council is committed to enhancing the district’s natural environment and these fascinating pieces of public furniture, created thanks to a grant from the council, are sure to become talking points in Bradley Stoke.”
See more photos of the Bradley Stoke wood carvings on PicasaWeb.
