Snake stones set to be permanent memorial
Site identified and local artist will create design
COVID snake stones which have been laid in various locations around Shepshed during lockdown are to be made into a permanent lasting memorial.
A spokesman for Shepshed Town Council said residents had approached the council asking if something could be created and the council had embraced the idea.
“The requests were for a permanent lasting memorial to commemorate the community spirit generated during the lockdown period. A subcommittee was formed consisting of Shepshed Town Councillors and members of the public, however, not all of those invited were able to attend the meetings.
“A site meeting was held in Glenmore Park to decide on a suitable location to create an art feature utilising the stones. A location was identified and it was agreed to invite people of Shepshed to choose their stone which they would like to be included in the feature (must be painted to an acceptable finish).
“The chosen stone is to be placed in a plastic bag together with details of their name and the location their stone came from and also £1 donation towards the cost of materials to cure the stones.
“The stone is then to be delivered to the Town Council Office (opposite Tesco Express) at 47a Charnwood Road, Shepshed LE12 9QE. Closing date for submission of stones is no later than Wednesday, September 30.”
“A local artist, who, also attended the site meeting has been asked to create a design to include the stones, these will be cured first and then set in concrete.”
For further information please email contact@shepshedtowncouncil.org or telephone 01509 508872.