The official opening of the bench at Beecholme
was a few days ago now and the story has been quite widely taken up.
Adults above L to R: David Mulligan (Hackney Homes EIB officer), Michael Shore (TRA chair), Councillor Linda Kelly and Hackney Homes Resident Participation officer Coralie Francis.
PHOTOS David White
PHOTOS David White
Above - Professional photographer at the opening
Sculptor Tim Norris PHOTO David White
Three sets of photos of the bench from installation to opening at
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We've actually temporarily cordoned it off again while the turfs on the banking root properly, but it won't be long before it will be open to use permanently.
You can just make out the turfs in the photo above.
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London Housing News story
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The two new satellite benches still to come (mentioned in the article above) are dependent on the TRA being successful with a recent application for an HCVS GrassRoots Grant - for the benches and continuation of the grounds planting - match funded with our EIB
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Follow up story in the Hackney Gazette
Above - Hackney Gazette article 5th May edition
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See the sculpture page for the history and full info about the bench, from first sketches to a slide show of the bench being installed (near the bottom of the page)
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