Call for memories and mementoes of Walsall Arboretum

Tuesday, 9 April 2024 15:28

As part of celebrations to mark Walsall Arboretum’s 150th anniversary, people are being encouraged to share their memories and mementoes of the much-loved park.

Walsall Arboretum first opened in 1874 and has served as a relaxing retreat for people from Walsall and the wider region ever since, playing host to many events and activities along the way, creating memories many will carry for a lifetime.

Back in February, Walsall Council highlighted the Arboretum with #WeLoveTheArbo which prompted many residents to share heart-warming and touching responses.

Inspired by the response, Walsall Council is calling for residents and visitors to share their photos, anecdotes and memories of the park to help celebrate the key milestone.

The memories will be showcased in the visitors' centre and shared on the council’s social media pages.

Jaki Brunton-Douglas, Healthy Spaces Team Manager, said, “We’d love to hear people’s experiences and memories of the Arboretum and are looking forward to featuring them in our visitors' centre.

“As well as recording personal reminiscences, we’re hopeful people will share with us their photographs and mementoes to bring the memories to life.

“It’s an opportunity to celebrate one of the finest public parks in the Midlands that has brought many of us joy over the years.”

Submissions can be emailed to the Healthy Spaces team via healthyspaces@walsall.gov.uk or handed to the team at the Arboretum’s Visitor’s Centre.

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