A school pupil in Nottinghamshire will have their name engraved on the historic Emett Clock as part of a competition run by the Victoria Centre to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The winning design was created by 11-year-old David Weglinski from Bulwell.
The creative competition saw entries from more than 70 different primary schools with young Nottinghamshire residents encouraged to submit a design for a new butterfly to join the others already on the clock. There were more than 800 submissions for the competition, with 100 shortlisted.
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The winning design features a colourful geometrical pattern and was created by David Weglinski. who attends Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary Academy, Bulwell.
David won a hamper of toys from The Entertainer worth £100 and his winning design will be built into a new information plaque which will sit in front of the newly refurbished clock. The clock can be found on the upper mall after it was relocated during a refurbishment a few years ago.
His name will also be added to a special golden butterfly to mark the anniversary at a later date. Visitors are also invited to make a wish in the pool by dropping a penny into the base. Contributions will go towards the charity, Hope Nottingham.
Commenting on the winning design, Nigel Wheatley, centre director at Victoria Centre, said: “When we invited people to submit their memories of the centre last year, we had hundreds of responses about the role the Emett Clock has played in the centre’s history. Not only is it an excellent example of innovation in the early ‘70s, but importantly, it has also been a focal point for many lives; a meeting place for friends and family, and a well-known Nottingham ‘landmark’.
“While we’ve used much of this last year to reflect on the past, it’s also given us great cause to look ahead. For that reason, it’s been a real joy to see so many members of the younger community getting involved in its future, by making their mark – literally – on the clock’s legacy."
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