A neighbour has told of her heartbreak as her much-loved gnome will have to be moved from his spot on a West Bridgford pavement due to council resurfacing works. Its creator Geraldine Ellis set up the home for ‘Amazon the gnome’ five years ago after decorating a tree stump on the pavement opposite her home with lights for Christmas.
‘Amazon’ has enjoyed a slice of fame in West Bridgford ever since, with Mrs Ellis decorating the spot for various sporting events and special occasions throughout the year. The gnome has hundreds of followers on a Facebook page where Mrs Ellis posts updates about his latest decorations.
Now, the gnome will have to be moved from his spot due to pavement resurfacing work by Nottinghamshire County Council. The authority says it will plant a new tree later in the same spot in the year and Mrs Ellis said she will move the gnome into a new home in her garden.
