Dragonflies set to create vibrant display in heart of city - The Worcester Observer

Dragonflies set to create vibrant display in heart of city

Worcester Editorial 10th Aug, 2019   0

A STUNNING flight of dragonflies will create a memorable celebration garden in Worcester this month.

Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice will plant over a thousand, hand-crafted dragonflies on the lawns around the base of St Andrew’s Spire in the city tomorrow.

The unique dragonfly display follows the success of the charity’s previous Celebration Garden of forget-me-nots and snowdrops.

People are being encouraged to celebrate someone or something special with one of the beautiful dragonflies in the display, which they can later take home as a keepsake or a gift. The dragonflies are individually made by The British Iron Work Centre in Oswestry, uniquely commissioned for St Richard’s Hospice.




The flowers will be installed today (Saturday) and be on display until Monday, August 26.

Contributions to help create this installation will help fund St Richard’s care of patients, their loved ones and the bereaved in Worcestershire.


Event organiser Jayne Sargeant said, “The dragonflies will create a memorable and stunning garden which will be an ideal focal point for celebration and reflection. The forget-me-nots and snowdrops in our previous two Celebration Gardens were incredibly popular and ended up in homes and gardens in Worcestershire and around the world.

“We are hoping that people will be just as keen to help us create this beautiful garden of dragonflies this summer.”

“Dragonflies hold a special place in the hearts of St Richard’s families. In almost every part of the world the dragonfly symbolises change and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life.

“St Richard’s runs a Dragonfly Group to help bereaved children and young people, together with their parent or carer through professional support and offers an opportunity to share their experiences with others in a similar situation.”

Donors will be invited to pick a flower from the garden on Bank Holiday Monday, collect from the hospice or via post after the installation is dismantled.

Visit www.strichards.org.uk/celebration-garden or call the Fundraising Team on 01905 763963.

The Celebration Garden is kindly sponsored by Western Power Distribution and supported by Worcester City Council. The display coincides with the Worcester Festival.

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