Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s ‘Reflection and Remembrance Garden’ was awarded ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show and has now been opened to the public. Designed by York-based landscape architect Kate Smithson, the garden is a tranquil sanctuary dedicated to reflection and remembrance for those touched by the life-saving work of YAA. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
The garden was created to offer a space where visitors can contemplate personal experiences or honour the memory of loved ones. It was officially opened in Leeds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday (September 18) with speeches and stories. The design features a striking yellow metal pergola, symbolising the blades and vibrant colour of the YAA helicopters.
Soft, billowing planting and a central reflective pool celebrate the varied landscapes of Yorkshire that the helicopters fly over on a daily basis. Tessa Klemz, regional fundraising manager for YAA explains: “YAA have long been considering some type of long-lasting memorial area for our supporters to appreciate and utilise. Advertisement Advertisement “Kate’s proposed design captivated us from the outset.
She has captured exactly what we were looking for - to create a place of memories, tranquillity and peacefulness.” S.