Wonderful Woodcarving
Ashford North Youth Centre and the Ashford Green
Corridor Project have teamed up to decorate a 400-year-old turkey oak with
carvings of wildlife found in the Green Corridor. Ashford Borough Council
felled the massive piece of magnificent timber in 2005. It was previously
residing in the Bybrook area of the town and is now providing rustic
seating at Singleton Lake carpark. Local artist Martin Brockman created
the design for the seating with the assistance of chainsaw specialist Mark
Sidders.
Ashford North Youth Centre has also taken part in the
project by carving designs into the timber. Local wildlife such as
butterflies and reptiles inspired their designs. Ashford Green Corridor
Rosemary Hoare Ashford Green Corridor Officer said "this is recyling
at its best, the oak has provided a brilliant opportunity to improve the
carpark and has also encouraged young people to learn new skills and make
a positive contribution to the area". A range of Free Events are
taking place in the Green Corridor - listings are avaliable at www.ashfordgreencorridor.org.uk
