History and planning of this project.
In 2018 we secured two grants from the Mid-counties Co-op Community scheme, the first grant of £225 for chairs which were put to use at our Gala event on 07th July 2018, and £2000 initially earmarked to buy three or four bespoke benches, as per our 2017/2018 goals see http://www.friendsoftividalepark.org.uk/?page_id=702
In March 2018 we were consulted by Sandwell Council on the positioning of six new benches which were installed shortly afterwards. Having applied and received the grant money, we have since reconsidered how best to use the money from the Co-op grant, keeping to the original intent.
Using our social media and combining the votes of our members, the WW1 commemorative bench was selected. The order for this bench was placed after our AGM on Semptember 4th 2018.