Heroes from across Bristol are being immortalised in steel on the National Cycle Network. The ‘portrait benches’ project was rolled out in recognition of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, thanks to funding from the Department for Transport.
As part of a national campaign by the walking and cycling charity, Sustrans, residents across Lawrence Weston were invited to have their say on who they believe has made a positive impact on their local community in the last seven decades, in celebration of the UK’s longest-reigning monarch.
One of two figures recognises Mark Pepper, a lifelong resident of Lawrence Weston who has devoted more than three decades to improving the area. Working across community development, youth work and social care, Mark has enabled countless people and projects to thrive. In 2012, Mark worked with other locals to found the grassroots charity Ambition Lawrence Weston, which has secured funding to make the community an even better place to live and work.
