New Hill Head woodland opened in memory of fantastic man - and the start of King Charles's reign - video Dailymotion

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A new mini-forest has been opened after new trees were planted to mark the start of King Charles's reign - and it has a very special name.  Named in memory of former Fareham mayor Arthur Landry, the new woodland in Seafield Park, Hill Head, has been planted by green-fingered locals.  Around 1,650 trees and shrubs were planted as part of the initative.

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00:00Oh, it means the absolute world to me, it really does. He would have loved it, absolutely loved it.

00:05He did so much for this area and he loved being a councillor for this area.

00:09As we said, he did plant trees over there earlier on, or a few months ago, years ago, and yeah, he just loved being here.

00:18We used to walk our dogs in this field as well, so it does mean a lot.

00:22Brings back memories for you.

00:23Oh, absolutely, absolutely.

00:25Arthur was a fantastic councillor. He was very committed to what he did.

00:30He was a great man to work with.

00:33You always knew if you were in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing because he told you of it.

00:38But he was very, very fair with everything.

00:41He was so, so committed to what he did.

00:44I had the privilege of being Deputy Mayor when he was Mayor.

00:48And he showed me the ropes, shall I say, in a very, very good and dignified way.

New Hill Head woodland opened in memory of fantastic man - and the start of King Charles's reign

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