Local Artist Richard bett has tranformed a hidden area of the park using recycled objects from the Local community, this work is about transforming a unused corner of the park and turning it into a hidden peaceful garden, Richard has  been working voluntarily with children from the surrounding area on various artworks, and given up much of his valuable time over the past five years sometimes working late into the evening to enhance the environment. The works recieved an environmental award presented by David Bellamy to young Alexandra Terrace Resident James Bellamy for his work on the project.  including a staircase made from recycled tyres.to view the works pop along to the end of Alexandra Terrace wind down the stairs to the secret garden.

A Tribute to Richard in appreciation of all his hard work has been made by tadpole Alexandra Terrace resident. Below

 

 

 Community Member, Artist,Jeweller,Musician: Richard Bett has worked with several groups on this project including service users from Lincolnshire County County Council Adult Services,residents,students and several children from the local area have been taught new skills and took an interest in the  local environment.. With Richard as the catalyst on this project. he has increased awarness of environmental issues showing the waste that is produced locally can go into rejuvenating a disussed corner of the park and not into land fill . Richard is an important member of the Local community and has given years of valuable service to the Local Community including being the founder member of Halfway Up The Hill Festival . A community festival designed to bring together all members of our fantastic community here in the West End of Lincoln. 

you can visit Richard and see more of his work at www.richardbett.com