Vigil held for the people of Ukraine at Milton Keynes Rose

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    Residents from across Milton Keynes gathered together on Saturday for a vigil at Milton Keynes Rose.

    The Milton Keynes Rose, located in the central city park Campbell Park, is a public space designed for commemoration, celebration and contemplation.

    On Saturday 12th March, a vigil was held in support of those fleeing Ukraine, and those who are still there.

    Residents from across Milton Keynes were invited along to gather in Campbell Park and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. 

    Rev Tim Norwood and the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Mohammed Khan, addressed the vigil whilst people from around Milton Keynes placed candles.⁦

    Created by internationally renowned artist Gordon Young in 2014, the Milton Keynes Rose is an open-air circle with markings based on the mathematical beauty of a flower. It was developed in partnership by The Parks Trust and the Milton Keynes Cenotaph Trust, with support from Milton Keynes Council.

    Last month, MK Rose announced their new pillar dedications. When being installed, 106 granite pillars of varying height were mounted in positions to create the art piece at MK Rose. Some pillars have already been engraved; the remainder are left for future inscriptions.

    You can read this year's pillar dedications here.

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