A new sculpture has been installed in Berwick's Coronation Park after a second collaboration with a wood workshop in the outskirts of Newcastle.
The new sculpture, a grasshopper which doubles up as a seat, follows a life-sized wooden seal that was installed in the park back in June. It has been crafted by wood sculptor David Gross and a team of attendees at Tyne Housing's wood workshop in Byker and is made from reclaimed wood.
The workshop, which opened in 1975, aims to provide a hands-on learning environment for residents who live in supported accommodation to work on projects which they can share with their communities. The newest piece is located in a meadow where real grasshoppers can be seen and heard, the two-metre long seat offers a place for people to enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the park.
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Jackie Kaines Lang, chair of Friends of Castle Park Berwick, said: " The grasshopper in Berwick’s Coronation Park is a superb addition to our group of reclaimed wood sculptures. The fact that it doubles as a seat is wonderful.
"Its positioning – halfway up the hill in the meadow – will be a welcome resting point for those strolling up from the river. The sculptures in the park – plus ‘Bari’ the bear at the entrance to the station and the seal on New Road by the river – are hugely popular with locals and visitors.
David said: "It’s always a pleasure to work with Friends of Castle Parks and we’re delighted to see our latest sculpture installed for the community to enjoy. Six of our regular workshop attendees were involved in the creation of the grasshopper and seeing the finished product in the meadow brings a real sense of pride to the group."
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