Mayor Carol Ellis officially opening the Coronation Garden after refurbishment"

Coronation Garden, Chester Road, Buckley

1 April 2010

These notes were read by the Mayor of Buckley, Cllr Carol Ellis

NOTES FOR CAROL

Welcome everyone to the Official Opening of the refurbished Coronation

Gardens.

I am delighted to advise everyone that the Garden layout has been retained

from its original 1953 design, the roses to the front of the Gardens are red,

white and blue and the shrubs in the main body of the Garden are designed

to attract wildlife and provide a sensory experience of different scents.

There are a number of people and organisations I would like to thank with

regard to achieving the refurbishment of the Gardens these are:-

-Mrs Mary Wright - who through her voluntary detailed research into

various aspects of the Town of Buckley was able to discover that the Gardens

had originally been approved for Transfer to the Town Council in April 1974,

but thanks to Mrs Wright we had them Transferred in May 2009.

-The Town Council Members who have supported this project since the

decision was taken to proceed with it and to the Clerk for all his efforts over

an extended period to get to where we are now.

-Flintshire County Council and in particular the efforts of the Regeneration

Team to provide access to and support in applying for the necessary funding

to achieve the end result.

-Wright Landscapes for an excellent job in completing the renovation works.

-Finally the people of Buckley who in 1953 came together to produce the

Gardens to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. For the

people who donated the land and for all those residents of Buckley who gave

their time and effort freely to create the Gardens.

I would urge all local businesses and residents to keep an eye on the Gardens

to ensure that they are not subjected to vandalism and anti social behaviour

in order that they may provide enjoyment for the people of Buckley for many

years to come. If anyone becomes aware of any vandalism or anti social

behaviour, please contact either the Town Council or North Wales Police.

Many thanks.

I now declare the Gardens open again for the public to enjoy.

If all guests present would like to return to the Town Council Offices,

refreshments are laid on for them.

Author: Buckley Town Council