Jo Yeates Memorial Garden fund
A message from Landscape Institute South East
Members of the Landscape Institute South East Branch have decided to create a garden in celebration of the life of Jo Yeates, the young Bristol landscape architect who was so tragically killed in December 2010.
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum at Ampfield in Hampshire has agreed to accommodate this in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. The Landscape Institute and Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are working in collaboration to design, implement and maintain this garden, which is in an appropriate place, as Jo worked there in her student days and it is close to her parents' home.
The design, which has been agreed by Mr and Mrs Yeates and the Arboretum, is based on the flowing shape of a butterfly wing which will be expressed in the form of paving and a sculptural timber seat which is embraced with grasses and wildflowers. As a student Jo designed a butterfly garden and wildflowers were close to her heart. This will be given its own special context with new path links and shrubs and a tree to be chosen by Jo’s parents. It is a concept and theme that we believe is in tune with Jo’s likes and personality and will become a place that can be enjoyed by anyone.
We do hope that you will make a donation to fund the construction of the garden. The design and illustration have been given free of charge by members. All funds will be used in Jo’s memory: if more is received than is needed for the garden, the rest will be used to endow a placement for a landscape student in the Arboretum.
Update - November 2011
The fundraising campaign has now raised enough money to enable the bench to be commissioned. The design is now being finalised and a manufacturer will be appointed shortly. Thanks to everyone whose contributions have made this possible.
How to donate
Online, on the dedicated MyDonate page.
- By cheque, made payable to 'Landscape Institute' with 'Jo Yeates fund' clearly marked on the back
If you would like any more information, please contact Landscape Institute South East branch
Credits
Fundraising: Elizabeth Ford
Design: Brodie McAllister and Phil Deacon
Sketches: David O'Brien
The staff and Chair of the Garden Panel, the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
