IMPROVEMENTS to the bandstand in the Pump Room Gardens honour 100 years of Leamington Rotary Club.
To mark the centenary of its formation in 1925, the rotary club had the idea of engraving the names of the club’s 100 presidents and their dates of office, along with the names of current and past members, onto bricks.
The club contacted the green spaces team at Warwick District Council, who suggested the bricks could be installed around the base of the bandstand.
The green spaces team also offered to cover the costs of the work, meaning that all donations received for the project could be reinvested into other rotary projects.
The engraved bricks have been installed along with a plaque, which was unveiled by WDC’s chairman Coun Naveen Tangri, Leamington’s mayor Coun Ruggy Singh and members of the rotary club.
Rotary club member Linda John said: “Our rotary club was inaugurated in October 1925. Since that time, we have supported many good causes in Leamington and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to support charities and the community. These inscribed bricks around the base of the bandstand will provide a lasting memorial to celebrate the fantastic work accomplished by the club since its inception.
“These bricks honour the continuous community service, locally and elsewhere, provided in many ways by rotary club members since 1925.
“The club thanks Warwick District Council for their valuable collaboration in making this acknowledgement possible.”
WDC’s neighbourhood spokesperson Coun Will Roberts added: “We’re delighted to have supported the rotary club with this project, ensuring that the funds they have raised can be reinvested into the community.
“It’s great to see that improvements can be done in such a way that protects the character of the bandstand while honouring the history of the rotary club.”
