On the former colliery site for once the 20 mtr sculpture 'Guardian' was not centre stage.
The commemorative benches sported bouquets of flowers. Green and white stands blossomed like daisies in the freshly mown grass. Crocodiles of barefoot children bounced excitedly in anticipation in the queue for the gawdy orange and blue bouncy castle, whilst adults salivated in the arguably longer queue for the burger van.
Was it better than last year? Does it matter? The sun shone, friends and families met, chatted and laughed together.
The annual thirty minute commemorative service to the 45 miners lost in 1960, was held beneath the emotive sculpture. Conducted by Father Patrick of St John's Church in Wales, he spoke the thoughts of many people there. On 28 June 1960 families lost fathers, uncles, friends and relatives in the disaster. The Pit Party shows they are not forgotten and that the community can build on their loss and the loss of Six Bells Colliery, to form a new, greener, different future.
I would encourage everyone to visit and experience standing beneath this statue. Sebastien Boyesen has created an emotional experience from huge amounts of corten steel and masonry.
The commemorative benches sported bouquets of flowers. Green and white stands blossomed like daisies in the freshly mown grass. Crocodiles of barefoot children bounced excitedly in anticipation in the queue for the gawdy orange and blue bouncy castle, whilst adults salivated in the arguably longer queue for the burger van.
Was it better than last year? Does it matter? The sun shone, friends and families met, chatted and laughed together.
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I would encourage everyone to visit and experience standing beneath this statue. Sebastien Boyesen has created an emotional experience from huge amounts of corten steel and masonry.
Its silence says everything.
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