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.
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.