Official Opening of Peacock Butterfly Labyrinth

Community Roots Double Celebration

Great Yarmouth & Waveney Mind hosts a festive celebration and opening ceremony at their Community Roots garden to unveil their newly created Peacock Butterfly Labyrinth, on Saturday 15 December, 10am-2pm.

The event will feature the ribbon cutting at 10am by Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Mary Coleman and Philip Eke, CEO of Great Yarmouth & Waveney Mind, followed by a few words by David Kelf (labyrinth expert and enthusiast) and an opportunity for attendees to walk the labyrinth.

The opening of the labyrinth coincides with a festive celebration on site to mark the end of the Wild Haven Project; a partnership between The Green Light Trust and Great Yarmouth & Waveney Mind’s, Community Roots garden space.

Local Artist, Anne Bury, who was commissioned by Great Yarmouth & Waveney Mind and funded by Hand on Heart through Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ to design and install the labyrinth, said: “The Labyrinth was inspired by the peacock butterflies that visit the garden. It’s an original contemporary design, hand scored and hand painted. The scored design of the path lines represents the abundance of willow grown on the site.”

Caroline Fernandez, Community Roots Manager, said: “Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. Walking a recovery labyrinth can help your health and wellbeing by reducing stress. It is a chance to walk mindfully with reflection, contemplation and meditation. Our hope is that it will continue to be a space that our community can enjoy.”

The festive celebration will conclude with some willow planting, cake cutting and festive refreshments. This is a free to attend, open to all event. Please let us know if you are coming. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. ThanksGreat Yarmouth & Waveney Mind hosts a festive celebration and opening ceremony at their Community Roots garden to unveil their newly created Peacock Butterfly Labyrinth