A NEW monument stands as a lasting legacy to creators past and present in Upper Ligththorne.
Situated on the corner of White Lias Way, the monument has been designed by 14-year-old Maggie Johnson who was the guest of honour at the unveiling, pulling the cloth to reveal her creation to the local community.
Maggie’s design was selected several years ago after local housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Barratt and David Wilson Homes organised a competition with her primary school, Lighthorne Heath Primary, to help create a focal point for the community for the years to come.
Its distinctive ‘wings and wheels’ theme is a nod to the manufacturing and military history of the area.
And the monument also features a memorial plaque to commemorate several employees from both Taylor Wimpey and Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
Andy Tromans, Guy Bicknell and Ade Farr have been honoured for their hard work and dedication to creating the new Upper Lighthorne community.
Maggie, who has since moved onto Kineton High School, said: “I really enjoyed unveiling the monument that I designed. I hope to go onto studying interior design so it’s just brilliant to say I’ve had a design sculpted in real life. It’s been great to take part and I look forward to seeing it every time I pass it.”
The design was sculpted by Andy Langley of ‘Art Fabrications’.
