Bourne Park, Chantry Park, Christchurch Park, and Holywells Park in Ipswich have all received the Green Flag Award, an international mark of quality for parks and green spaces. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Green Flag scheme.
Cllr Stefan Long, portfolio holder for environment and sport at Ipswich Borough Council, said: “We are incredibly proud of achieving Green Flag status. “This prestigious accreditation reflects the dedication and hard work of our parks teams, volunteers, and community groups who help care for these valued green spaces throughout the year.
The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne, has unveiled a statue in commemoration of peace campaigner Sri Chinmoy in the Upper Arboretum, Christchurch Park.
The location is one of the most scenic areas of the 70-acre park and was chosen to suit the nature of the memorial, which aims to provide a tranquil space for quiet reflection.
Sri Chinmoy, who lived from 1931 to 2007, was an Indian spiritual leader who promoted world peace through meditation and initiatives such as the Oneness-Home Peace Run.
Councillor Stefan Long, Ipswich Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sport, said:
“We are proud to welcome this meaningful addition to Christchurch Park. The Peace Statue provides a space for reflection and reminds us of the importance of kindness, understanding and unity in our communities. This will help bring people together and reinforce Ipswich’s role as an inclusive and outward-looking town.”
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Bourne Park, Chantry Park, Christchurch Park, and Holywells Park in Ipswich have all received the Green Flag Award, an international mark of quality for parks and green spaces. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Green Flag scheme.
Cllr Stefan Long, portfolio holder for environment and sport at Ipswich Borough Council, said: “We are incredibly proud of achieving Green Flag status. “This prestigious accreditation reflects the dedication and hard work of our parks teams, volunteers, and community groups who help care for these valued green spaces throughout the year.
