Council Reports Kingswood Heath - NewWar Memorial Garden Severalls Hospital opened in 1913 and it wasn’t long before many staff became involved in the World War 1 conflict that claimed so many lives. Those staff members, who perished, are commemorated on the centre stone in this picture. The memorial stone has been refurbished and placed within the new memorial garden, funded by the development consortium of Bellway, Bloor Homes and Taylor Wimpey. During the SecondWorldWar, on the 11th August 1942 at approximately 1.40am, the hospital was hit by three 500lb bombs, resulting in the tragic loss of 39 female patients. Myland Community Council (MCC) has commissioned four plaques commemorating the names of those who died in the Second World War tragedy and these have been added to the garden, one in each of the four segments surrounding the central stone. The garden will now be tended by MCC. A Service of Dedication has been planned to be held on 11th August this year, being the 80th Anniversary of that 1942 tragedy. The Service will be at 11am and officiated by Reverend Ray Gibbs. Following the Service refreshments will be available at the St Michaels Church Halls in Mile End Road. MCC has received some expressions of interest to attend and would welcome residents to do so if they wish. Please note the Memorial site is found along Echelon Walk. It is suggested therefore that parking can be found close to Camulos Academy, which will be closed for summer holidays. Cllrs Pete Hewitt &Marina de Smith 11
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