Arthur's garden (July 09)

Opening of the memorial garden named after Arthur Garside (July 09)
Region: Shelton

A people's champion has been remembered with the opening of community garden in his memory. Friends and family of Arthur Garside say he would have been delighted with a new garden that has been dedicated to his memory. On July 4, 2009, people gathered to celebrate completion of the £125,000 regeneration project in Chamberlain Street, Shelton. Named in memory of Arthur, a former Chamberlain Street resident and member of the Upper Shelton Residents’ Association, the garden was created using funding from RENEW North Staffordshire, in partnership with Sanctuary Group, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and local residents. Our picture shows Sue Lambert, deputy chair of the Upper Shelton Residents' Association sitting on a new seat in the memorial garden at its official opening.

It looks absolutely brilliant, as good as a new house! It makes me feel proud to live here.
Jamie Walker, Middleport
I want to see the residents of this area having a voice and RENEW to take account of their views.
Steven Pritchard, Cobridge