A living wisteria sculpture has been officially unveiled in Warwick to honour and remember members of the community who lost their lives as a result of the pandemic.

The sculpture, which was designed by Jon Holmes from Warwick District Council's green spaces team, was revealed at a simple ceremony in St Nicholas Park yesterday.

Mayor of Warwick Cllr Richard Edgington and vice chairman of WDC Cllr Sidney Syson were there to unveil to memorial in front of a small crowd of councillors and local people.

Cllr Edgington said: "I am honoured to be here today to commemorate the efforts and hard work of all those in our community who worked throughout this incredibly difficult period.

"It's important to have a place for reflection where we can take the opportunity to remember all those who have been affected by the pandemic. "

Warwick's sculpture is one of four placed around the district, alongside those in Leamington Spa, Whitnash and Kenilworth.

Cllr Syson added: "This beautiful memorial has been inspired by the spirit and resilience of our local community.

"Over time the wisteria will take over the metal sculpture with wonderful, twisted stems and displays of flowers which will get more vibrant as the plant matures.

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"We very much hope that this peaceful sanctuary will become a place where the people of Warwick can come for reflection and remembrance."