A PROJECT is under way to update the town’s Millennium mosaic in King George V park.
The Millennium mosaic was created as a commemorative community project in 2000 by Gill Goodhind, to celebrate the many groups and clubs in Melksham at the turn of the millennium.
It has been a focal point in the King George V Playing Field for 20 years, a huge spiral of stone slabs, including 45 individual mosaics depicting each group. Now, with the improvements taking place in the park, Melksham Town Council say they are pleased to have the opportunity to recreate and update the project.
The town council report, “As part of the King George V Playing Fields improvements being carried out by the town council, a new path is being installed to improve accessibility in the park. This provides a great opportunity to move the mosaic from its current position to a new spot where it can be enhanced and updated.
“When the mosaic was unveiled in 2000, the late Gill Goodhind said ‘The project was to make a permanent memorial to the community groups and I think we have succeeded. There are many groups who have made a real difference in the town and this is one way to remember them.’ Twenty years on, with a rejuvenation of the project, Colin Goodhind said, ‘It was always the intention that the mosaic be a growing memorial, so new groups could be added to the mosaic. It’s a great way for people to get involved in creating this display board – a permanent advert for what Melksham has to offer, and a great opportunity for people to get together and keep it going.’
“The mosaic is being carefully removed from its current location and kept in storage until its recreation in the autumn as part of the newly developing sensory garden to the east of the park. The town council would love to include those who helped with its initial construction – including forming workshops – and to invite new participants from groups and clubs that are new in Melksham.”
Miriam Zaccarelli, community development officer said, “At the moment we are compiling a list of interested groups and organisations, with a view to get this project moving in September. Previous groups are listed on the town council website where there will be more information as the project develops.
“If you would like to be involved – either as part of an existing or a new group, or as a resident who would like to help out – please get in touch at miriamzaccarelli @melksham-tc.gov.uk or call 01225 704187.”