Barbara Winfield and Andy Cheetham, testing the new bench

Anyone going to the Park for a brisk winter walk, will notice a new addition to the landscape – Barbara’s Bench; or to be precise, the bench Barbara and brother, Alan Winfield, have donated to the Park in honour of their parents Norman and Marjorie Winfield (nee Rhodes).

Sited on a favourite old spot, where workers ate their sandwiches in summer, and courting couples lingered in spring, Barbara’s Bench was expertly installed by Jamie Scott, of S Thorpe, Groundwork Ltd, who were contracted by Bellway Homes.   And, for those of a dubious disposition,  yes it is level, and we have a photo of the proof.  The concrete slabs are the original ones from the days of the old bench installed by John Moore and his team. Continue reading →