West #Sussex art installation remembers victims of #Covid-19

Local charity Dementia Support has been working in partnership with West Sussex County Council and The Selsey Community Forum to purchase two hundred steel forget-me-nots from Chi-Africa.

The aim is to help provide a space for #communities to come together to share their #grief in a meaningful way after the #lockdowns prevented them from doing so at the time, with many not getting the chance to say goodbye.

Martha Pusey, head of Sage House, said: “The idea for the reflections project came about with two carers in mind that we supported during the #pandemic who lost loved ones living with #dementia. The project is very much dedicated to their memories.

Chi-Africa is a local business that produces garden sculptures from recycled materials in partnerships with craftsmen in #Zimbabwe.

Alongside the #forget-me-nots, there will be an opportunity for people to share their personal reflections in a jar. These will then be turned into five Books of #Remembrance after the event and will be held in local libraries.