Commemorative bench installed near Harrowby Hall and area to be renamed Jubilee Mount in honour of the Queen

A commemorative bench has been installed in Barrowby in honour of the Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The bench takes pride of place beside the path from Rosetti Court to Harrowby Hall.

More than 20 members of the parishioners and councillors attended a gathering.

Peter Armstrong, clerk to Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without Parish Council, said: “This was the main part of the council’s Platinum Jubilee recognition as the whole area is to be named Jubilee Mount and an information board will be the next addition.

“There was a very happy and friendly feel about the whole event, with offers of continued help with enhancing the area.

“The parish council has always tried to mark such events for future generations to be made aware of our past history.

“There will be some parishioner-organised events around the parish over the weekend, but the council is directly involved in organising these.”

This spot was selected as it is on the land recently acquired by the parish council and provides visitors with some breathtaking views over the parish.

There was four in attendance to cut the ribbon to officially open the bench, including district councillor Linda Wootten, who through her SKDC grant from 2021/22 provided £500 and Coun George Chivers provided £250 through his share of the same grant.

Terry Claxton, who was the winner of the council’s Tom Childs Award of 2021, decided to give his £250 grant to charity back to the council for this project.

Finally, the fourth person was the council’s new chairperson Roland Wright.

To the left of the bench, you can see Gonerby Church, Peascliffe Woods and at this time of year there is great view of the green canopy of Belton Park.

The White House in Syston Park stands out prominently in the sunlight.

Further around, Belmount Tower is hidden by trees, and this is followed by sights of the Woodland Trust’s woodland leading up the valley to Londonthorpe.

On the far right you can see the ancient Alma Wood.