The Brecon Hive is continuing with its work to restore Brecon Peace Gardens and are currently replacing trees and shrubs that have had to be removed.

With the new spaces in the various flower beds, Hive members came up with an idea to enable Brecon residents to have a tree planted in the garden to remember a lost loved one, especially those who died during the recent lockdowns.

Many families experienced the death of a loved one during this time and were unable to say their final goodbye and also found that the funeral was restricted as to the number of those allowed to come, all of which only increased the distress and upset of an already difficult time.

Hive member Amy King recently planted an apple tree in the Peace Garden in memory of her grandfather who passed away in 2020.

To have a tree planted on behalf of a loved one simply contact The Brecon Hive at [email protected] or via the Facebook page “The Brecon Hive Peace Garden Project” or call into Youngs Carpets to leave details with Hive Treasurer Dawn McIntosh.

Each tree that is planted will have a wooden tag alongside it with the person’s name and a brief message.