THE SCULPURE Trail at Beechenhurst has received a £4,000 boost
The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust and the Lydney-based Watts Group have each ploughed in £2,000 to support new artworks that will be installed in 2016.
John Thurston, chairman of the Watts Group and a trustee of the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Trust, visited the trail near Coleford on behalf of both organisations.
He said: “The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a major economic and heritage asset to the Forest of Dean.
“My uncles, John and Melville Watts, were both Verderers and thus great supporters of the Forest of Dean, its ancient woodlands and historic traditions.
“The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail draws in people of all ages and from all parts of the world to enjoy the Forest and raise awareness and understanding of the Dean’s unique heritage.”
Mr Thurston met Andrew Stonyer, chairman of the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust, to present a cheque and view a temporary entrance sign announcing the new sculpture plans for the trail.
Mr Stonyer added: “This generous donation from the Watts Group and the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire, two very prestigious local organisations, is greatly welcomed.
“Although the Sculpture Trail attracts a significant national and international audience, we especially value the large number of visitors who continue to come from the local area.”